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Which oral temperature for a resting adult falls within the normal range used in this course?
- A.96.4 degrees F
- B.98.4 degrees F
- C.100.8 degrees F
- D.102.0 degrees F
Correct answer
B. 98.4 degrees F
Why
Normal adult oral temperature is 97.6 to 99.6 degrees F, with 98.6 degrees F often cited as average. A reading of 100.8 degrees F is above that range and indicates a fever, and 96.4 degrees F is below the normal range.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Vital Signs: Temperature · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-002).