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Core - Nursing

    Chapter 11

    Vital Signs: Temperature

    11.1 : Introduction to Vital Signs01:25

    11.1 : Introduction to Vital Signs

    Vital signs are physiological measurements that help key into the status of the body's essential functions. These include body temperature, pulse ...

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    11.2 : Guidelines For Measuring Vital Signs01:19

    11.2 : Guidelines For Measuring Vital Signs

    Following these guidelines can help nurses accurately measure vital signs, assess changes in patient conditions, and provide timely treatment when ...

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    11.3 : Body Temperature01:25

    11.3 : Body Temperature

    The body's temperature, measured in degrees, is determined by the balance between heat production and dissipation to the surrounding environment. For ...

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    11.4 : Mechanism of heat transfer01:19

    11.4 : Mechanism of heat transfer

    Understanding heat transfer mechanisms is essential for understanding how our bodies maintain balance in different environmental conditions. When the ...

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    11.5 : Factors Affecting Body Temperature01:28

    11.5 : Factors Affecting Body Temperature

    As a nurse, it is vital to understand the factors affecting body temperature to monitor variations and effectively evaluate deviations from regular. ...

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    11.6 : Increased Body Temperature01:25

    11.6 : Increased Body Temperature

    A body temperature above  38°C  (100.4 °F) is known as fever or pyrexia, and a person with fever is termed 'febrile.' ...

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    11.7 : Types of Fever01:25

    11.7 : Types of Fever

    Fever can be triggered by several factors, including infections, nervous system disorders, certain cancers, blood diseases like leukemia, embolism, ...

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    11.8 : Patterns of Fever01:26

    11.8 : Patterns of Fever

    Before understanding the types and patterns of fever, it is essential to know its phases. • The first stage is the onset/invasion phase, during ...

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    11.9 : Methods of reducing fever01:22

    11.9 : Methods of reducing fever

    The signs and symptoms of fever include hot and dry skin, flushed face, thirst, muscle aches, anorexia, headache, tachycardia, tachypnea, and fatigue. ...

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    11.10 : Decreased Body Temperature01:29

    11.10 : Decreased Body Temperature

    A decreased body temperature can occur in patients with hypothermia and frostbite. Heat loss with extended cold exposure overpowers the body's ability ...

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    11.11 : Equipments Used to Measure Body Temperature01:13

    11.11 : Equipments Used to Measure Body Temperature

    Body temperature can be assessed using various devices and measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Glass-bulb Thermometer: Glass-bulb thermometers are hollow ...

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    11.12 : Temperature Measurement Sites01:14

    11.12 : Temperature Measurement Sites

    A thermometer measures body temperature. The common sites for measuring body temperature are the oral cavity, axillary region, temporal artery, and skin ...

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    11.13 : Assessing Body Temperature - Tympanic membrane01:14

    11.13 : Assessing Body Temperature - Tympanic membrane

    Assessing tympanic membrane temperature involves using a tympanic membrane thermometer (TMT). Here is a step-by-step guide: Step 1: Begin by practicing ...

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    11.14 : Assessing Body Temperature - Oral01:14

    11.14 : Assessing Body Temperature - Oral

    Here are the steps to accurately measure oral temperature using an electronic thermometer: Step 1: Start by practicing proper hand hygiene to prevent the ...

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    11.15 : Assessing Body Temperature - Rectal01:27

    11.15 : Assessing Body Temperature - Rectal

    Rectal temperature measurement is considered the most precise method for assessing core body temperature and typically registers higher than oral ...

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    11.16 : Assessing Body Temperature - Axilla01:14

    11.16 : Assessing Body Temperature - Axilla

    Procedural Guide for Assessing Axillary Body Temperature using a Digital Thermometer: Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and put on clean gloves to maintain ...

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    11.17 : Assessing Body Temperature - Temporal Artery01:19

    11.17 : Assessing Body Temperature - Temporal Artery

    Here is a stepwise guide to assessing the body temperature at the temporal artery using a temporal artery thermometer Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and don ...

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