What Should the Nurse Instruct the Parents to Do When

question 30

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse instruct the parents to do when teaching them about temperature monitoring for a child?

• A) Use only a glass mercury thermometer.
• B) Take the temperature after shivering subsides.
• C) Avoid the use of tepid water sponging for fever.
• D) Adjust the temperature reading if the child has eaten a popsicle.

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Definitions:

Temperaments

Inherent personality traits that significantly influence an individual's behavior and the manner in which they interact with their environment and other people.

Gestation

The process or period of development inside the womb from conception until birth.

Neonatal Period

The first 28 days of life, a critical time for a newborn's development and adaptation outside the womb.

Kinetic Stimulation

The use of motion or activity as a form of therapy to improve mental or physical health.