Practice Question
The nurse is assessing the oral temperature of a client and obtains a reading of 38.5°C (101.3°F). Along with the temperature reading, the nurse records which entry in the client's chart?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Client is febrile.
Rationale:
🔷 A temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F) is above normal (norm: 36–37.5°C).
🔷 The term febrile is used when a client has a fever.
🔷 Fever indicates infection, inflammation, or systemic stress response.
🔷 Accurate charting of fever status guides interventions such as antipyretics or monitoring.
🔷 Recording as febrile ensures continuity of care and alerts providers of infection risk.
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Answer Choices:
A. Avoid the use of electric- or battery-operated toothbrushes.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Fundamentals
- Answer Choices: 4