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An 80-year-old client has a body temperature of 97F (36C). Which condition best accounts for this client's temperature reading?
 
  A) Altered endocrine function
  B) Hypothyroidism
  C) Temperature drops with age.
  D) The client is anemic.

Question 2

The normal adult temperature obtained through the oral route ranges from:
 
  A) 96.698.6 F
  B) 97.699.6 F
  C) 98.6100.4 F
  D) 98.2100.2 F



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
It is not uncommon for older adults to have body temperatures less than 97.6 because normal temperature drops as a person ages.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Normal adult oral temperature ranges from 97.6?99.6 F.




Coya19@aol.com

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!


steff9894

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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