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Pineapplelove6

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When measuring a patient's body temperature, the nurse keeps in mind that body temperature is influenced by:
 
  a. Constipation.
  b. Patient's emotional state.
  c. Diurnal cycle.
  d. Nocturnal cycle.

Question 2

The nurse is examining a patient who is complaining of feeling cold. Which is a mechanism of heat loss in the body?
 
  a. Exercise
  b. Radiation
  c. Metabolism
  d. Food digestion


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Normal temperature is influenced by the diurnal cycle, exercise, and age. The other responses do not influence body temperature.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The body maintains a steady temperature through a thermostat or feedback mechanism, which is regulated in the hypothalamus of the brain. The hypothalamus regulates heat production from metabolism, exercise, food digestion, and external factors with heat loss through radiation, evaporation of sweat, convection, and conduction.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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