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What is the evidence base for the assessment and evaluation of body temperature?
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What is the evidence base for the assessment and evaluation of body temperature?
Nurs Times.
2010 Jan.
Abstract
Measurement and management of body temperature is often based on traditionand personal ideas and beliefs rather than evidence based knowledge. This article summarises the literature to provide a guide to evidence based assessment and evaluation of body temperature in clinical practice.
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