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A patient is brought to the clinic in an altered mental state after working outdoors in hot, humid weather. The skin is hot, dry, and flushed. The core temperature is recorded at 40.5°C. What clinical feature distinguishes this condition as heat stroke rather than heat exhaustion?

Central nervous system dysfunction (altered mental status, confusion, or coma). Profuse sweating and cool, clammy skin. A core body temperature between 37.5°C and 39.0°C. Presence of muscle cramps in the lower extremities.

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Central nervous system dysfunction (altered mental status, confusion, or coma).

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