Heatstroke results in:
A) an abnormally high core temperature.
B) shivering to release heat.
C) thermogenesis.
D) vasoconstriction.
A
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You are by the side of a male patient who participated in deep-sea diving earlier in the day. The 32-year-old patient informs you that he thinks he pulled a muscle in his shoulder, which has been hurting more as the day goes on. When questioned, he admits to having a headache and blurred vision. You are suspicious of decompression sickness. Which statement made by the patient would be most significant given the situation?
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