The Nurse Knows That Measuring Temperature Is an Integral Part

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse knows that measuring temperature is an integral part of assessment.Which concept is important for the nurse to know when taking a child's temperature?

• A) The method used should be consistent.
• B) Rectal temperatures should always be taken on infants.
• C) Oral temperatures can be taken on all children older than 5 years of age.
• D) Axillary temperatures should be taken at night.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

Allocating the expense of a physical asset in a structured manner throughout its service life.

Double-Declining Balance Method

The Double-Declining Balance Method is an accelerated depreciation technique that doubles the rate of straight-line depreciation to allocate a asset's cost more quickly.

Activity Method

A depreciation technique that allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life based on its level of activity, such as units produced or hours used.

Sum-Of-The-Years'-Digits Method

A depreciation technique that accelerates the expense recognition, basing the calculation on a fraction of the sum of the years’ digits of the asset’s life.