An OEC Technician indicates that he understands the danger of heat stroke when he makes which of the following statements?
a. "In heat stroke, the body loses its ability to lose excess heat, causing the body's core temperature to rise."
b. "Heat stroke is not a dire emergency because the body has not lost too much fluid."
c. "Heat stroke resolves quickly with the administration of fluids and electrolytes."
d. "Heat stroke occurs when a patient's blood vessels are dilated, causing a mild state of shock."
Answer: a
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