Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 41CT
Summary Introduction

Case summary:

John stumbled and fainted after chopping the wood on a hot and breezy afternoon. He was perspiring and his pulse was rapid and faint.

Characters in the case:

John, who had fainted and his pulse rate was rapid.

Adequate information:

John chops the wood for two hours and then stumbles and faints in the house. The T-shirt is wet with sweat and the pulse is faint and rapid.

To determine:

The condition responsible for fainting of John, whether it was heat stroke or heat exhaustion, and the remedy for John’s recovery.

Given information:

John faints after chopping wood for about two hours on a hot but breezy afternoon. The T-shirt is wet with sweat and the pulse is faint and rapid.

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