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To assess a rectal temperature accurately in an adult, the nurse would:
Growth Curve
A graphical representation that shows the growth of a species or population over time, often displaying phases such as lag, exponential, stationary, and death.
S-Shaped
A shape that resembles the letter "S", often used to describe curves or bends in objects or structures.
J-Shaped
Describing a curve or graph that looks like the letter "J," often used to illustrate specific growth patterns or statistical trends.
Carrying Capacity
The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely, given the food, habitat, water, and other necessities available in the environment.
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