The patient has been diagnosed with a respiratory illness and complains of shortness of breath. The nurse adjusts the temperature to facilitate the comfort of the patient. What is the usual comfort range for most patients?
a. 65° F to 75° F
b. 60° F to 75° F
c. 15° C to 17° C
d. 25° C to 28° C
A
The comfort zone for most individuals is the range between 65° F and 75° F (18.3° C to 23.9° C). The other ranges do not reflect the average person's comfort zone.
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