The nurse performing an assessment of a 90-year-old man suspected ...

[luminitza]

The nurse performing an assessment of a 90-year-old man suspected of having an upper respiratory infection would expect to find:
 
  a. temperature elevation over 100 F.
  b. elevated white blood count.
  c. history of recent periods of confusion.
  d. record of increased fluid intake.

Question 2

The most effective method to take an older adult's temperature is to use a(n):
 
  a. electronic thermometer, because it only takes a few seconds to assess temperature.
  b. oral thermometer, because the presence of dry mucous membranes gives a more valid temperature.
  c. axillary thermometer, because its position is nearer the heart.
  d. rectal thermometer, because it is the best indicator of the body core temperature.

[carolinefletcherr]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

[luminitza]

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[tkempin]

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