If a Patient Has an Axillary Temperature of 96

question 25

Short Answer

If a patient has an axillary temperature of 96.2°F (35.6°C),the nurse understands that the true temperature is ______.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Hormones are chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 2 to 7, where children start to engage in symbolic play but lack the ability to perform operations or mental manipulations.

Equilibrate

The process of achieving balance or stability within a system, particularly in the context of cognitive development as described by Jean Piaget.