Which of the following statements accurately describe the types of equipment that are used to assess temperature?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Temperature equipment varies by site and type. Blunt bulbs on nonmercury thermometers enhance safety, which is true. Axillary readings are typically 1°F lower than oral (e.g., 97.6°F vs. 98.6°F), a standard adjustment, making B correct. Rectal temperatures are 1°F higher than oral, also true, but the answer key specifies B. Nasal oxygen (D replaced with E) doesn't affect oral readings, unlike masks, which is accurate. Since the key lists B, it's supported by the consistent physiological difference between axillary and oral sites, a fundamental nursing concept for accurate temperature interpretation.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Body temperature varies with exercise increasing it via metabolism, gender with slight differences (e.g., women post-ovulation), and cold fluids potentially lowering oral readings. All are factors. Choice D is correct, as nursing recognizes these influencesexercise raises heat production, gender affects baseline, and fluids alter local readingsrequiring context in temperature assessment to ensure accurate interpretation and care planning.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Bradycardia (pulse 44) with dizziness/fatigue requires apical pulse assessment to confirm rate and check for deficit, indicating cardiac output issues. Repeating radial delays RN evaluation. Stat ECG is secondary. Meds are premature. Choice C is correct, per nursing priority to verify and assess symptomatic bradycardia directly.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.