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Exertional heat stroke can disrupt organ function when the heat production continues to exceed the body’s capacity to dissipate heat. Coach can first recognize heat stroke by signs of: Rapid speech patterns and hyperactivity None of the answers is correct Confusion and altered mental status Hunger

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Exertional heat stroke can disrupt organ function when the heat production continues to exceed the body’s capacity to dissipate heat. Coach can first recognize heat stroke by signs of: Rapid speech patterns and hyperactivity None of the answers is correct Confusion and altered mental status Hunger

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The coach can first recognize heat stroke by signs of confusion and altered mental status. This is because heat stroke, especially exertional heat stroke, can disrupt the normal functioning of the brain leading to symptoms such as confusion, agitation, slurred speech, irritability, delirium, seizures and even coma in severe cases. Rapid speech patterns and hyperactivity are not typically associated with heat stroke. Similarly, hunger is not a sign of heat stroke. Therefore, the correct answer is "Confusion and altered mental status".

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