A mother called the pediatrician's office, reporting that her infant son had a temperature of 102.6

F. The nurse is to record the information as a Celsius temperature.

What should the nurse write down as the temperature reported by the mother?

Choice A rationale

Facilitation is a verbal technique that encourages the patient to say more by using non-verbal cues, such as nodding, or minimal verbal cues like "Mm-hmm" or "Go on.”. While it promotes communication, the statement "Tell me more about that" is a direct prompt for detailed information, not a subtle encouragement.

Choice B rationale

A direct ask is a specific question that elicits a concise, often one-word or brief, answer, such as "Are you in pain?" or "When did the shortness of breath start?" The nurse's statement, however, invites elaboration and detailed description, going beyond a simple direct response.

Choice C rationale

An open-ended ask is a type of question that encourages a comprehensive and descriptive response from the patient, rather than a simple yes or no answer. By asking "Tell me more about that," the nurse invites the patient to elaborate on their experience of shortness of breath, providing a richer understanding of the symptom.

Choice D rationale

Reflection involves repeating a patient's words or phrases to encourage further expression of their feelings or thoughts. While the nurse acknowledges the patient's mention of "shortness of breath," the statement "Tell me more about that" is an invitation for elaboration, not a direct reflection of the patient's exact words to encourage emotional exploration.

Step 1: Convert fluid ounces to milliliters. 1 fl. oz = 29.5735 mL.

Step 2: Multiply the given fluid ounces by the conversion factor. 5 fl. oz × 29.5735 mL/fl. oz = 147.8675 mL.

Step 3: Round the answer to the nearest tenth. 147.9 mL.