The individual who has a body temperature above 105° F; red, hot, and dry skin; headache; dizziness; and shortness of breath is experiencing
A) heat exhaustion.
B) heat stroke.
C) hypothermia.
D) all of the above.

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The person with hyperthermia may be experiencing heat stroke or heat exhaustion as a result of prolonged exposure to extremely hot temperatures. Heat stroke occurs when the person has a body temperature of 105° F or greater. The skin is hot, red, and usually dry. The patient may have a dry mouth, headache, nausea or vomiting, dizziness and weakness, and shortness of breath. The pulse is rapid and strong at the onset, gradually becoming weak, and the blood pressure decreases. The pupils are constricted. Patients exhibit anxiety, mental confusion, irritability, aggression, and even hysterical behavior. In extreme cases, the person collapses and experiences altered levels of consciousness and may have seizure activity.

The Individual Who Has a Body Temperature Above 105° F;