Asked by Vitaliy Kulyk on May 31, 2024
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The young mother of an 8-month-old patient brought her daughter to the clinic after taking the little girl's temperature rectally and obtaining a reading of 100.4° F.The mother was concerned that her daughter might be ill.Which of the following is the best response?
A) "Children usually run lower rather than higher temperatures when ill."
B) "Because of her age, it is probably a bacterial infection."
C) "Rectal temperatures are higher than temperatures obtained orally."
D) "When taking multiple temperatures, the sites should be rotated."
Rectal Temperatures
A method for measuring body temperature by inserting a thermometer into the rectum, providing a highly accurate reading.
Bacterial Infection
An invasion and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria in the body, leading to illness.
Oral Temperatures
Body temperature readings obtained orally (from the mouth), reflecting the core body temperature with a commonly used method for fever detection.
- Educate patients and their families on fever management and the significance of temperature measurements.
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Learning Objectives
- Educate patients and their families on fever management and the significance of temperature measurements.
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