Asked by Sercan Y?ld?r?m on Jul 04, 2024
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A client's average normal temperature is 98°F.Which of the following temperatures would be expected during the night in this healthy,young adult client who does not have a fever,inflammatory process,or underlying health problems?
A) 97.2°F
B) 98.0°F
C) 98.6°F
D) 99.2°F
Average Normal Temperature
The typical core body temperature range considered normal for a healthy person, commonly around 98.6°F or 37°C.
Night
The period of darkness in each twenty-four hours; the time from sunset to sunrise.
Healthy
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Notice shifts in essential indicators that call for careful watching or additional assessment.
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Zybrea KnightJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The lowest temperature occurs during sleep (usually at night)when the metabolic rate is lowest.Temperature normally increases throughout the day until it peaks in the early evening.
Learning Objectives
- Notice shifts in essential indicators that call for careful watching or additional assessment.
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