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saraeharris

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As distinct from hyperthermia, fever is:
 
  1. a nonregulated rise in temperature related to an imbalance between heat gain and heat loss.
  2. when the temperature set-point is not elevated.
  3. a regulated increase in body temperature that is mediated by a rise in temperature set-point.
  4. impaired heat loss.

Question 2

An elderly client is admitted to the hospital with a temperature of 105 F and no signs of infection.
 
  The city is in the midst of a heat wave, and the client lives in a high-rise apartment without air conditioning. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this client?
  1. fever related to inflamed tissues and age
  2. hyperthermia related to environmental conditions
  3. hypothermia related to environmental conditions
  4. high fever related to no air conditioning


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Jordin Calloway

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


saraeharris

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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