Pamala Has a Fever of 107°F

question 101

Multiple Choice

 Pamala has a fever of 107°F. Her doctor is concerned because ______.

• A) at this temperature, she is starting to damage her own body cells
• B) at this temperature, bacteria multiply rapidly making her more sick
• C) a high fever means she has damage to her POA
• D) a high fever will cause a drastic increase in her blood sugar levels

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