Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of assessing a patient's body temperature?
To identify deviations that can be cured with nursing and collaborative interventions.
During the implementation phase of assessing body temperature, what is an essential step to ensure accuracy?
Diminish room noise.
In the evaluation phase, what should the nurse do if the patient's temperature is out of the normal range or not responding to interventions?
Notify the main healthcare provider.
Why is it important to document the result of a patient's body temperature assessment?
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