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Temperature (how is it regulated) |
Temp is controlled by the hypothalumus. Creates a set point and maintains temp. Metabolism, hormones, & exercise incr. heat while evaporation convection and conduction decrease temp |
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Normal Body Temperature |
36-37.5 c 96.8 - 99.5 f |
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Hyperthermia Body Temperature |
above 37.5 c or 99.6 f. Fever changes set point. body responds by shivering ,feels cold(restricted blood vessels) Platue phase- don't feel hot/cold. feels regulated. Flush phase -set pt changes wnl-pt feels heated |
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Hypothermia Body Temperature |
below 36 c /96.8 f. induced to slow ht rate/metabolic rate/surgery. accidental- immersion in cold water body reduces metabolism |
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Circadian Rythym |
fluctuation in a 24 hour period. Diverse but predictable change (highest between 5-7 pm) |
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Fever (clinical manifestation) |
flushing sweating, pink skin, warm skin. Increased heart rate. increased respirations. Thirst. Chills. fever helps fight infection. treated when temp is above 101.4 f adult 102.0
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Fever (nurse care) |
Nurse should support normal process, prov. comf., prev. complations mon temp evry 2 hrs Give fluids and nutrition -offer choices. Monitor input/output Cool room, appr. covering, cold compress
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Fever (medications) |
Antipyretics- fever reducer -Acetemenophen/ibuprofen- do not administer w/o direction of dr. -Antibiotics- as ordered pr HCP. used for bacterial infections. educate pt regaurding proper use of antibiotics.
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Pulse |
wave produced by the wall in the artery everytime heart beats, peripheal, felt
Apical-heart over apex of heart, bottom.
produced by heart ejectingblood into aorta each time it contracts. Arteries expand w.each contraction to accomodate stroke volume. |
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Pulse Locations |
Temporal, Carotid, Brachial, Radial, Popliteal, Posterior tibeal(interoaspect), dorsalis pedis |
