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37. A manic client's temperature readings were 37.0°C, 38.2°C, 38.1°C, and 37.5°C. A nurse calculates that the client's mean temperature over the past 24 hours was _______ °C. using one decimal place.

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To find the mean, add all values and then divide by the number of values listed.

Content Area: Adult Health, Vital Signs; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Analysis; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Reduction of Risk Potential/Vital Signs Changes/Abnormalities

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37.7°C.

Use this calculation: 37.0°C + 38.2°C + 38.1°C + 37.5°C = 150.8°C ÷ 4 = 37.7°C

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