Question

A client with a history of hypothyroidism reports giddiness, excessive thirst, and nausea. which parameter assessed by the nurse confirms the diagnosis as heat stroke?

Answer 1

I would say that the parameter or symptom most important for the diagnosis of heat stroke would be the giddiness. Personally, I was kneeling down working in the heat a few years ago at a job and when I stood up I blacked out and fell to the ground helplessly and the first aid attendant figured it may have been due to heat stroke.