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  • What determines the “set point” in relation to body temperature?
  • What are the definitions of the term “normal body temperature and core temperature”?
  • Describe the balance between heat production and heat
  • Explain how fever occur
  • Describe the various factors that affect body temperature and why.
  • What kind of problems do newborns have regarding body temperature? Mention important nursing
  • Explain temperature regulation in the elderly.
  • Consider the different methods of temperature measurement and why you would choose each method .
  • Why do hyperthermia and hypothermia arise?
  • Explain what could be the causes of elevated temperature after a surgery?
  • Explain what you have to observe in connection with fever.
  • Where do you measure the core body temperature?
  • Describe the main principles of nursing care to patients with the following:
    • pyrexia (all ages)
    • fever seizure/febrile seizure
    • chills/rigor
    • hypothermia
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