The Patient Requires Temperatures to Be Taken Every Two Hours

question 17

Multiple Choice

The patient requires temperatures to be taken every two hours.Which of the following cannot be delegated to nursing assistive personnel?

• A) Selecting appropriate route and device
• B) Obtaining temperature measurement at ordered frequency
• C) Being aware of the usual values for the patient
• D) Assessing changes in body temperature

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Definitions:

Gaseous System

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Kinetic Energy

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Lower Explosive Limit

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Lower Explosion Level (LEL)

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