. Joe Barker, a 65-year-old patient, presents to the emergency department with the diagnosis of heat stroke after doing work roofing on a 100°F day with 100% humidity. The patient has the following vital signs: temperature, 104°F; blood pressure, 84/42 mm Hg; heart rate, 110 bpm; and respiratory rate, 20 breaths/min. The patient is hot, anhidrotic, confused to place and time, and drowsy. 1.What emergent management should the nurse anticipate for the patient? 2.What patient education should the nurse provide once the patient is stable?
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