School project need to put in words that a patient can understand temperature.
2006-12-12 06:57:55 · 5 answers · asked by dmbarney@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
We take temperatures because this is one of the first signs that a patient has got an infection, also if they are having prescribed iv (intravenous) drugs or antibiotics if their temperature is high it is a warning that the drug disagrees which them, also if they are having a blood transfusion a high temperature indicates that they are having a reaction to the blood so we would discontinue it immediately
2006-12-12 07:12:32 · answer #1 · answered by nursej 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A higher or lower than normal body temperature can be one of the first signs that something is wrong. Just like a pain in your foot tells you that you stubbed your toe, a high temperature can tell you that your body is fighting a bug.
2006-12-12 15:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by PanicGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because your temperature will rise if you are fighting an infection and you may need an antibiotic
2006-12-12 15:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High or low temperature can be an indicator of disease or illness.
2006-12-12 15:05:18 · answer #4 · answered by alwaysbombed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A temp may be the only sign of a problem even if you feel ok
2006-12-12 15:05:40 · answer #5 · answered by Raina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋