Which statement best explains why a patient with hyperthermia was given fluids in the hospital emergency room?

Hyperthermia raises body temperature and can cause substantial fluid loss through sweating and increased breathing. Replacing fluids helps prevent or treat dehydration, so “Hyperthermia can result in dehydration” is the best explanation. The other choices do not describe the main reason fluids are given.

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