Treatment of heat exhaustion should consist of __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — moving to a shaded area and laying down

Heat exhaustion resulting from high ambient engine room temperatures requires immediate removal from the hazard. Moving the victim to a shaded or air-conditioned space and laying them down promotes venous return and stabilizes body temperature.

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