A patient with a temperature of 105.4F is suffering from systemic vasodilation. Which one of the following findings would be consistent with this condition?
A) Slow heart rate
B) Elevated afterload
C) Decreased blood pressure
D) Pale and cool skin
Question 2
Which of the following is appropriate when assessing an emotionally disturbed patient?
A) Establish eye and verbal contact.
B) Avoid arguing with the patient.
C) Make it clear that you are in control of the situation, not the patient.
D) Both A and B
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
The medical assistant holds the position of the thermometer while the temperature is being obtained.
A physical therapist helping the patient on parallel bars.
Daily and Annual Temperature Patterns
Effect of increasing temperature or lowering deltGo+ on the rates of reactions
Negative Feedback and Temperature Control