Which of the following is a life threatening heat related medical emergency quizlet?

10. (U4C2L7:Q4) Read the paragraph below, and decide which option (A-D) is correct.

Jesse knew he was going to be working outside in hot, humid weather the next day, so he started preparing himself in order to avoid heat injuries. He drank one quart of water an hour, and he put a large amount of salt in his food to replace the water and salt he would lose. He chose loose clothing made out of natural fibers that would cover most of his skin. Since he was going to wear some heavy protective clothing, he planned his hardest work in the cooler hours of early morning and late afternoon.

Of all of his actions, which one is most likely to cause a heat injury?

A) Drinking only one quart of water each hour
B) Adding a large amount of salt to his food
C) Wearing loose clothing made of natural fibers
D) Planning his hardest work too early or too late

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