The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Temperature

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a temperature of 100.3° F.Why will the nurse refrain from administering an antipyretic at this time?

• A) A temperature of 100.3° F is within the normal range for the patient.
• B) The patient's shivering will lower the temperature more quickly than an antipyretic.
• C) Antipyretics should not be administered until the temperature is at over 104° F.
• D) The patient is diaphoretic after the temperature was 101.3° F 1 hour ago.

Understand the principles of genetic inheritance and transmission.

Recognize the significance of environmental influences on genetic expression.

Grasp the concept and implications of genetic relatedness and heritability.

Understand the techniques and applications of genetic engineering, including recombinant DNA and gene knockout procedures.

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