A patient is pyrexic. Which piece of equipment will the nurse obtain to monitor this condition?
a. Stethoscope
b. Thermometer
c. Blood pressure cuff
d. Sphygmomanometer
ANS: B
Pyrexia, or fever, occurs because heat loss mechanisms are unable to keep pace with excess heat production, resulting in an abnormal rise in body temperature; therefore, a thermometer is needed. A stethoscope is not used to take a temperature but can be used for apical pulse and blood pressure. A pulse oximeter is used to determine oxygen content in the blood. A sphygmomanometer and blood pressure cuff is used to determine blood pressure and will be used for blood pressure problems.
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