A client brought to the emergency department as a victim of an industrial accident has an elevated temperature. The nurse realizes this temperature elevation is most likely caused by:
1. Infection.
2. Exercise.
3. Stress.
4. Diet.
3. Stress.
Rationale:
Factors that affect body temperature include age, diurnal variations, exercise, hormones, stress, and environment. The client who is a victim of an industrial accident most likely has a temperature elevation because of stress. There is no evidence presented to suspect infection. The client was not exercising. Diet does not influence body temperature.
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