Asked by Baddie Curtis Brown on Jun 12, 2024
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Of the following patients,which one is the best candidate to have his temperature measured orally?
A) A 27-year-old postoperative patient with an elevated temperature.
B) A teenage boy who has just returned from outside "for a smoke."
C) An 87-year-old confused male suspected of hypothermia.
D) A 20-year-old male with a history of epilepsy.
Hypothermia
A medical condition characterized by an abnormally low body temperature, usually due to prolonged exposure to cold.
Epilepsy
A neurological disorder marked by recurrent, unprovoked seizures due to excessive electrical discharge in the brain.
Orally
Pertaining to the mouth; often used to describe the administration of medication or nutrients through the mouth.
- Determine the proper equipment and techniques to assess vital signs in different age demographics.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the proper equipment and techniques to assess vital signs in different age demographics.
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