The Patient Is Being Admitted to the Emergency Department After

question 24

Multiple Choice

The patient is being admitted to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident.His jaw is broken,and he has several broken teeth.He is ashen,and his skin is cool and diaphoretic.To obtain an accurate temperature,the nurse uses which of the following routes?

• A)Oral.
• B)Axillary.
• C)Rectal.
• D)Temporal.

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Definitions:

Eyewitness Events

Incidents or occurrences directly observed by an individual, often discussed in the context of legal justice to assess their reliability and accuracy.

Eyewitness Memory

The recall by individuals of events they have witnessed, significant in legal contexts but known for its potential for inaccuracy and susceptibility to suggestion.

Prone to Error

Having a higher likelihood or tendency to make mistakes or inaccuracies.

Questioning

The act of asking questions to seek information, understand, or challenge.