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This nursing and medical study guide offers a clear and concise explanation of fever, including its clinical definition, normal body temperature ranges, and how fever differs from hyperthermia. The document also categorizes the types of fever patterns—such as intermittent, continuous, remittent, and relapsing—and highlights common causes, including infections, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory conditions. Designed for nursing students, medical trainees, and healthcare professionals, this guide supports a deep understanding of thermoregulation and the body's response to illness. It’s a perfect resource for exam prep, clinical assessments, and daily study, presented in a professional, easy-to-digest format aligned with current healthcare standards.

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Fever Definitions
High fever rectal temperature (>3 months) - > 104 F


High fever tympanic temperature (>3 months) - > 104 F


Fever axillary temperature - > 99.3 F


Fever oral temperature - > 99.5 F


Fever rectal temperature - >100.4 F


Fever temporal temperature (0-2 months) - >100.7 F


Fever temporal temperature (3-47 months) - >100.3 F


Fever temporal temperature (more than 48 months) - >100.1 F


Fever tympanic temperature - >100 F


High fever axillary temperature (>3 months) - > 102 F


High fever oral temperature (>3 months) - > 103 F

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