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In practice, the nurse has identified an observable phenomenon and wants to conduct research to generate a hypothesis through observation of the situation. The best way for the nurse to conduct this type of investigation would be to conduct a:
Rectal Temperatures
Body temperature measurements taken from the rectum, which are considered to be very accurate reflections of the body's core temperature.
Shivering
An involuntary response to cold in which muscles rapidly contract and relax to generate heat and increase body temperature.
Heat Production
The process of generating thermal energy in the body, primarily through metabolism and muscular activities, to maintain body temperature.
Convection
The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids or gases, driven by temperature differences within the fluid or between the fluid and its surroundings.
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