The patient has been diagnosed with a respiratory illness and reports shortness of breath. The nurse adjusts the temperature to facilitate the comfort of the patient. At which temperature range will the nurse set the thermostat?
a. 60° to 64° F
b. 65° to 75° F
c. 15° to 17° C
d. 25° to 28° C
ANS: B
A person's comfort zone is usually between 18.3° and 23.9° C (65° and 75° F). The other ranges are too low or too high and do not reflect the average person's comfort zone.
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