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Chapter 11

Vital Signs: Temperature

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Vital signs are physiological measurements that help key into the status of the body's essential functions. These include body temperature, pulse …
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Following these guidelines can help nurses accurately measure vital signs, assess changes in patient conditions, and provide timely treatment when …
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The body's temperature, measured in degrees, is determined by the balance between heat production and dissipation to the surrounding environment. For …
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Understanding heat transfer mechanisms is essential for understanding how our bodies maintain balance in different environmental conditions. When the …
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As a nurse, it is vital to understand the factors affecting body temperature to monitor variations and effectively evaluate deviations from regular. …
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A body temperature above  38°C  (100.4 °F) is known as fever or pyrexia, and a person with fever is termed 'febrile.' …
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The signs and symptoms of fever include hot and dry skin, flushed face, thirst, muscle aches, anorexia, headache, tachycardia, tachypnea, and fatigue. …
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A decreased body temperature can occur in patients with hypothermia and frostbite. Heat loss with extended cold exposure overpowers the body's ability …
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Body temperature can be assessed using various devices and measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Glass-bulb Thermometer: Glass-bulb thermometers are hollow …
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A thermometer measures body temperature. The common sites for measuring body temperature are the oral cavity, axillary region, temporal artery, and skin …
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Assessing tympanic membrane temperature involves using a tympanic membrane thermometer (TMT). Here is a step-by-step guide: Step 1: Begin by practicing …
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Here are the steps to accurately measure oral temperature using an electronic thermometer: Step 1: Start by practicing proper hand hygiene to prevent the …
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Rectal temperature measurement is considered the most precise method for assessing core body temperature and typically registers higher than oral …
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Procedural Guide for Assessing Axillary Body Temperature using a Digital Thermometer: Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and put on clean gloves to maintain …
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Here is a stepwise guide to assessing the body temperature at the temporal artery using a temporal artery thermometer Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and don …
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Fever can be triggered by several factors, including infections, nervous system disorders, certain cancers, blood diseases like leukemia, embolism, …
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Before understanding the types and patterns of fever, it is essential to know its phases. • The first stage is the onset/invasion phase, during …
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Exercise results in an increase in core body temperature (Tc), which may reduce exercise performance and eventually can lead to the development of …
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Controlling patient temperature is important for a wide variety of clinical conditions. Cooling to normal or below normal body temperature is often …
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The MACCS (Medical Assistant for Chronic Care Service) platform enables secure sharing of key medical information between patients after kidney …