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Heat Stroke — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Temp > 104°F + no sweat

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Heat Stroke on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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What to look for

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Nursing actions

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Key numbers

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Key facts

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Core temperature above 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) with neurologic changes (confusion, seizures, coma) defines heat stroke.

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