Which of the following temperature readings would you report to the nurse? $$ \begin{array}{lll} ext { a. } 99.0 \mathrm{R} & ext { b. } 96.6 \mathrm{Ax} & ext { c. } 98.2 ext { Oral } \ ext { d. } 101.2 \mathrm{R} & ext { e. } 97.4 \mathrm{Ax} & ext { f. } 102.4 ext { Oral }\end{array} $$ Answer ond tare both out of the normal range

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Which of the following temperature readings would you report to the nurse? $$ \begin{array}{lll}	ext { a. } 99.0 \mathrm{R} & 	ext { b. } 96.6 \mathrm{Ax} & 	ext { c. } 98.2 	ext { Oral } \ 	ext { d. } 101.2 \mathrm{R} & 	ext { e. } 97.4 \mathrm{Ax} & 	ext { f. } 102.4 	ext { Oral }\end{array} $$ Answer ond tare both out of the normal range

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We must determine which temperature readings are outside the normal range for their method of measurement. In clinical practice, the normal ranges used are approximately as follows:

- **Oral:** about $$97.6^\circ F$$ to $$99.6^\circ F$$
- **Rectal (R):** about $$98.2^\circ F$$ to $$100.4^\circ F$$ (typically about $$0.5^\circ F$$ higher than oral)
- **Axillary (Ax):** about $$96.6^\circ F$$ to $$98.6^\circ F$$ (usually about $$1^\circ F$$ lower than oral)

Let’s examine each option:

1. **Option a: $$99.0\,R$$**
   - A rectal temperature of $$99.0^\circ F$$ falls within the normal range of $$98.2^\circ F$$ to $$100.4^\circ F$$.

2. **Option b: $$96.6\,Ax$$**
   - An axillary temperature of $$96.6^\circ F$$ is at the lower limit of the normal range. Since the range is approximately $$96.6^\circ F$$ to $$98.6^\circ F$$, this value could be borderline; however, even a slight deviation (or if one expects a mid‐range value) may be clinically significant. In many clinical settings, an axillary temperature at the very low end might be a concern for hypothermia, especially if the patient is at risk.

3. **Option c: $$98.2\,Oral$$**
   - An oral temperature of $$98.2^\circ F$$ is within the normal oral range.

4. **Option d: $$101.2\,R$$**
   - A rectal temperature of $$101.2^\circ F$$ is above the normal range for rectal measurements and indicates a fever.

5. **Option e: $$97.4\,Ax$$**
   - An axillary temperature of $$97.4^\circ F$$ is close to the normal expected value. It is only slightly below what we might expect and typically would not be considered abnormal.

6. **Option f: $$102.4\,Oral$$**
   - An oral temperature of $$102.4^\circ F$$ is well above the normal range and clearly indicates a fever.

Thus, the readings that are out of the normal range (indicating either possible hypothermia or fever) are:

- $$96.6\,Ax$$
- $$101.2\,R$$
- $$102.4\,Oral$$

These are the temperature readings you would report to the nurse.
You should report the following temperature readings to the nurse: - $$96.6\,Ax$$ (Axillary temperature) - $$101.2\,R$$ (Rectal temperature) - $$102.4\,Oral$$ (Oral temperature) These readings indicate possible hypothermia or fever.

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