Asked by Meghan Green on May 17, 2024
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A client's axillary temperature is 100.8°F.The nurse realizes this is outside normal range for this client,and that axillary temperatures do not reflect core temperature.What should the nurse do to obtain a good estimate of the core temperature?
A) Add 1°F to 100.8°F to obtain an oral equivalent.
B) Add 2°F to 100.8°F to obtain a rectal equivalent.
C) Obtain a rectal temperature reading.
D) Obtain a tympanic membrane reading.
Core Temperature
Core temperature refers to the temperature of the body’s internal environment, indicating the warmth of vital organs located within the body cavity.
Axillary Temperature
Body temperature measured in the armpit area, slightly lower than oral temperature readings.
Tympanic Membrane
Also known as the eardrum, it's a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.
- Aptitude in selecting accurate methods for the evaluation of vital signs, with an emphasis on identifying suitable pulse measurement points.
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Learning Objectives
- Aptitude in selecting accurate methods for the evaluation of vital signs, with an emphasis on identifying suitable pulse measurement points.
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