Asked by Joseph Lagoa on May 30, 2024
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During the day shift,a patient's temperature measures 97°F (36.1°C) orally.At 2000,the patient's temperature measures 102°F (38.9°C) .What effect does this rise in temperature have on the patient's basal metabolic rate?
A) Increases the rate by 7%
B) Decreases the rate by 14%
C) Increases the rate by 35%
D) Decreases the rate by 28%
Basal Metabolic Rate
The number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, also known as BMR, it's an indication of your body's metabolism.
Temperature
A measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or environment, typically expressed in degrees of Fahrenheit, Celsius, or Kelvin.
- Understand the physiological impact of changes in dietary intake.
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AM
Audrey MedaughJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Basal metabolic rate increases 7% for each degree Fahrenheit (0.56°C); therefore,this patient's temperature rise is an increase of 35%.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the physiological impact of changes in dietary intake.
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