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Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

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Whenever nursing a patient with a fever, which of the following is the reason for monitoring a patient's temperature several times per day?

When a fever abates, treatment can be discontinued.
Fevers may display a diurnal pattern, fluctuating frequently
Fevers tend to be nocturnal, so they fluctuate mostly in the evening.
A patient's temperature should only be monitored twice daily.

Explanation

Answer: B - Fevers may display a diurnal pattern, fluctuating frequently. This is the primary reason for monitoring a patient's temperature several times per day. If the temperature is only taken once or twice daily, episodes of fever that occur with certain diseases may be missed.

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