Asked by Nikki Haynes on May 29, 2024
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The patient is being admitted to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident.His jaw is broken,and he has several broken teeth.He is ashen,and his skin is cool and diaphoretic.To obtain an accurate temperature,the nurse uses which of the following routes?
A) Oral.
B) Axillary.
C) Rectal.
D) Temporal.
Motor Vehicle Accident
An incident involving a collision between vehicles or between a vehicle and a stationary object, potentially causing injury or damage.
Temperature Route
Temperature route refers to the method by which body temperature is measured, such as orally, rectally, axillary, or tympanically.
Broken Teeth
Damaged or fractured teeth, often resulting from injury or decay, requiring dental intervention.
- Pinpoint the fitting venues and approaches for the evaluation of vital signs, reflective of the patient’s age, health condition, and specific clinical conditions.
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Jun 05, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the fitting venues and approaches for the evaluation of vital signs, reflective of the patient’s age, health condition, and specific clinical conditions.
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