Adam has been push mowing his yard on a very hot and humid day for almost 90 minutes now. He is feeling faint and disoriented and is sweating profusely. When he checked his pulse, he noticed that it was weak but rapid. Based on this scenario, Adam is most likely experiencing what?

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Nolan Bentley

Social Studies

31 August, 06:47

Adam has been push mowing his yard on a very hot and humid day for almost 90 minutes now. He is feeling faint and disoriented and is sweating profusely. When he checked his pulse, he noticed that it was weak but rapid. Based on this scenario, Adam is most likely experiencing what?

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Bronson Noble · Answer 1

Heat exhaustion

Explanation:

Heat exhaustion is an illness that can occur after you've been exposed to high temperatures and you haven't had the necessary rehydration under these conditions.

Although heat exhaustion is not that serious, if not treated it can progress to a heat stroke

The signs of heat exhaustion include:

headache. dizziness and confusion. loss of appetite and feeling sick. excessive sweating. cramps. fast breathing or pulse. being very thirsty.

Adam has been exposed to high temperatures for 90 minutes now, he's been mowing his yard and he probably didn't take much water. His symptoms include feeling faint and disoriented (confusion), excessive sweating and rapid pulse.

Considering the conditions he's been exposed to and his symptoms, he is most likely experiencing heat exhaustion.