When the Nurse Is Discussing the Patient's Cyclical Temperature Fluctuation

question 9

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is discussing the patient's cyclical temperature fluctuation occurring on a daily basis, what term should the nurse use?

• A) Thermogenesis cycle
• B) Thermoconductive phases
• C) Adaptive pattern
• D) Circadian rhythm

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Definitions:

Narcotic

A drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior and sold for nonmedical purposes, especially an illegal one.

Amphetamines

A class of stimulant drugs that affect the central nervous system, increasing alertness, concentration, and physical energy.

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, it is a hormone and medication that plays a key role in the body's fight-or-flight response by increasing blood flow to muscles, output of the heart, pupil dilation, and blood sugar.

Endorphins

Neurotransmitters produced in the brain that act as natural painkillers and are also associated with feelings of pleasure.