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1) What are signs of hypothermia? Drowsiness Pale and cool skin Decreased urinary output 1) What is a person’s normal core body temperature? 36.5-37.5 degrees Celsius 2) Match the characteristic with the correct temperature assessment site. Oral (under the tongue): most common site for measuring temperature Tympanic: Measures core or deep tissue temperature Temporal Artery: Tolerated by infants and young children Rectal: These readings are very accurate, but not preferred by patients 3) Which assessment question should a nurse ask a patient prior to measuring temperature? Have you exercised in the last 30 minutes?
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