Basic Nursing Skills eClass

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Taking and recording temperature

Thermoregulation in hot conditions

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During hot conditions, thermoregulation is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal temperature despite the increased heat load from the environment. The body’s thermoregulatory system responds to the increased heat load by increasing blood flow to the skin and activating sweat glands to dissipate heat through evaporation. This helps to lower the […]