The temperature is 102°F (39°C) during a heat wave. The nurse can expect admissions to the emergency room to present with:
A) increased temperature.
B) increased cardiac output.
C) decreased heart rate.
D) decreased respirations.
Ans: A
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Body temperature can fluctuate with exercise, changes in hormone levels, changes in metabolic rate, and extremes of external temperature.
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