Upon taking a patient's vital signs, a nurse finds that the ...

[joblessjake]

Upon taking a patient's vital signs, a nurse finds that the patient's temperature is 105.4F (40.5C). Using appropriate medical terminology, the nurse charts that the patient has ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

It is considered inappropriate to delegate vital sign assessment to certified nursing assistants (CNAs) or unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) in which of the following situations? Select all that apply.
 
  1. A patient is being admitted to the facility.
  2. A patient is in an unstable postoperative condition.
  3. A patient is obese.
  4. A patient is being administered intravenous (IV) medications that may affect the vital signs.
  5. A patient has pale, cold, and clammy skin.

[duke02]

Answer to Question 1

ANS:
hyperthermia

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2, 4, 5

[joblessjake]

Excellent

[bigcheese9]

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