When evaluating the client's temperature levels, the nurse ...

[aabwk4]

When evaluating the client's temperature levels, the nurse expects the client's temperature to be lower:
 
  A. In the morning
  B. After exercising
  C. During periods of stress
  D. During the postoperative period

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with pneumonia who receives IV antibiotics every 8 hours. How often should the nurse change the primary intermittent IV sets?
 
  a. No more often than every 72 hours
  b. At least every 72 hours
  c. With each IV bag change
  d. Every 24 hours

[shayla]

Answer to Question 1

A
A. Daily fluctuationstempera ture is lowest during early morning.
B. Muscle activity raises heat production.
C. Stress elevates temperature.
D. Drugs may impair or promote sweating, vasoconstriction, vasodilation, or interfere with the ability of the hypothalamus to regulate temperature.

Answer to Question 2

D
You should change primary intermittent sets every 24 hours because the IV system becomes interrupted, which increases the risk for contamination.

[aabwk4]

Thank you!

[shayla]

Always glad to help...