Body temperature may be affected by
A. mental status.
B. mood.
C. hydration.
D. behavior.
Answer: C
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24-hour time provides less opportunity for medication errors due to giving the patient medications at the
wrong time. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A client is receiving chlorpromazine HCl. The nurse understands that this medication is classified as a/an:
a. antiemetic. c. antihistamine. b. neuroleptic. d. anticholinergic.