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What is the normal tympanic range for assessing temperature?
What is the normal tympanic range for assessing temperature?
36.8 – 38.3 °C
Where should the probe be placed when using the axillary method to assess temperature?
Where should the probe be placed when using the axillary method to assess temperature?
In the center of axilla
Why is the temporal artery method more accurate than the axillary method for assessing temperature?
Why is the temporal artery method more accurate than the axillary method for assessing temperature?
Captures the heat emitted by the skin over the temporal artery
When should the tympanic method not be used for temperature assessment?
When should the tympanic method not be used for temperature assessment?
Which temperature assessment method is the most common site in neonates?
Which temperature assessment method is the most common site in neonates?
What is basal metabolism?
What is basal metabolism?
How does weight change when daily energy intake is less than total daily energy expenditure?
How does weight change when daily energy intake is less than total daily energy expenditure?
What factors may increase basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
What factors may increase basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
How are height and weight used in nutritional assessment?
How are height and weight used in nutritional assessment?
What happens to weight when daily energy intake exceeds total daily energy expenditure?
What happens to weight when daily energy intake exceeds total daily energy expenditure?
What are the nursing care measures for febrile clients?
What are the nursing care measures for febrile clients?
What are the two types of hypothermia?
What are the two types of hypothermia?
Define hypothermia.
Define hypothermia.
What are the increased risk factors for hypothermia?
What are the increased risk factors for hypothermia?
What is the purpose of therapeutic hypothermia?
What is the purpose of therapeutic hypothermia?
