An elevated body temperature related to the body's inability to ...

[erika]

An elevated body temperature related to the body's inability to promote heat loss or reduce heat production is known as:
 
  a. hyperthermia.
  b. heat stroke.
  c. hypothermia.
  d. fever of unknown origin.

Question 2

Which behavior best indicates that the nurse is fulfilling ethical responsibilities?
 
  a. Delivers competent care
  b. Applies the scientific process
  c. Forms interpersonal relationships
  d. Evaluates new computerized technologies

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Answer to Question 1

A
An elevated body temperature related to the body's inability to promote heat loss or reduce heat production is hyperthermia (hyper- means excessive; therm means heat). Prolonged exposure to the sun or high environmental temperatures overwhelms the body's heat loss mechanisms. Heat also depresses hypothalamic function. These conditions cause heat stroke, a dangerous heat emergency, defined as a body temperature of 40.2 C (104.4 F) or more. Heat loss during prolonged exposure to cold overwhelms the body's ability to produce heat, causing hypothermia. The term fever of unknown origin (FUO) refers to a fever whose cause cannot be determined.

Answer to Question 2

A
Delivers competent care is the best example because the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the International Council of Nurses (ICN) publish codes of ethics for nurses that set principles of behavior for nurses to embrace. They reflect common underlying principles that shape professional nursing practice, including responsibility, accountability, respect for confidentiality, competency, judgment, and advocacy. The scientific process, interpersonal relationships, and new technologies do not indicate ethical behavior like competent care.

[erika]

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