Which of the following statements is correct when monitoring a patient with a head injury for temperature changes?
A) Every degree above normal will increase the oxygen demands of the body.
B) Temperature should be taken orally for the unconscious patient.
C) Fever from a damaged hypothalamus will respond well to antipyretics.
D) Shivering will decrease oxygen demands of the body.
Ans: A
Feedback: Every degree above normal increases the oxygen demands of the body. The temperature should never be taken by mouth if the patient is unconscious. Fever from a damaged hypothalamus does not respond well to antipyretics. Shivering increases oxygen demands of the body.
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