Your Patient Has an Oral Temperature of 101

question 12

Multiple Choice

Your patient has an oral temperature of 101.6°F.Which other signs and symptoms will you look for in your patient assessment?

• A) General malaise and increased pulse
• B) Strong appetite and dry skin
• C) Decreased pulse and respirations
• D) Paleness in the affected joint

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Definitions:

Pain Behaviors

Observable manifestations of pain, such as grimacing, moaning, or limping, used to communicate or signal the presence of pain to others.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.

Chronic Pain

Persistent pain that continues for weeks, months, or even years, often without a clear cause, significantly affecting an individual's quality of life and well-being.

Chronic Back Pain

Persistent back pain that continues for 12 weeks or longer, even after an initial cause or injury has been treated.