During the Day Shift,a Patient's Temperature Measures 97°F (36

question 21

Multiple Choice

During the day shift,a patient's temperature measures 97°F (36.1°C) orally.At 2000,the patient's temperature measures 102°F (38.9°C) .What effect does this rise in temperature have on the patient's basal metabolic rate?

• A) Increases the rate by 7%
• B) Decreases the rate by 14%
• C) Increases the rate by 35%
• D) Decreases the rate by 28%

Acknowledge the limitations and benefits of Social Security and private pensions in retirement planning.

Understand the registration changes and characteristics of different retirement savings accounts, including the Education IRA to Coverdell ESA transition.

Recognize the different methods and importance of financial planning for retirement to counteract factors like inflation.

Identify various retirement planning tools and strategies, including reverse annuity mortgages and Keogh plans.

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