When Evaluating the Temperature of Older Adults, the Nurse Should

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the temperature of older adults, the nurse should remember which aspect about an older adult's body temperature?

A) The body temperature of the older adult is lower than that of a younger adult.
B) An older adult's body temperature is approximately the same as that of a young child.
C) Body temperature depends on the type of thermometer used.
D) In the older adult, the body temperature varies widely because of less effective heat control mechanisms.