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What is the temperature criteria for defining a fever according to the given text?
What is the temperature criteria for defining a fever according to the given text?
- ≥ 38C on 2 occasions 1 hour apart (correct)
- ≥ 38.3C on 2 occasions 1 hour apart
- ≥ 37.5C on 2 occasions 1 hour apart
- ≥ 38.5C on 2 occasions 1 hour apart
When is a single temperature considered indicative of a fever according to the given text?
When is a single temperature considered indicative of a fever according to the given text?
- ≥ 38.5C
- ≥ 37.5C
- ≥ 38.3C (correct)
- ≥ 38C
What is the minimum Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) required for defining fever according to the given text?
What is the minimum Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) required for defining fever according to the given text?
- > 1000 cells/mm³
- Not specified in the text (correct)
- < 500 cells/mm³
- < 1000 cells/mm³
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Defining a Fever
- A single temperature of ≥38.3°C (100.9°F) is considered indicative of a fever.
- The Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) should be at least 500 cells/μL for defining fever.
- The temperature criteria for defining a fever is ≥38.3°C (100.9°F).
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