Basic Nursing Skills eClass

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Taking and recording temperature

Thermoregulation in cold conditions

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During cold conditions, thermoregulation is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal temperature despite the decreased heat load from the environment. The body’s thermoregulatory system responds to the decreased heat load by conserving heat and generating heat to maintain body temperature. The hypothalamus in the brain senses the decrease in body temperature […]