NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
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too cold
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too hot
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just right
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges all users to lower their water heaters to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to preventing accidents, this decrease in temperature will conserve energy and save money. Most adults will suffer third-degree burns if exposed to 150 degree water for two seconds.
Detailed explanation-2: -However it has been recognized by the industry that 120 degrees Fahrenheit is the maximum safe hot water temperature for showers and bathtub showers.
Detailed explanation-3: -There’s no absolute rule for how hot a shower should be, but most doctors advise keeping water below 110 degrees. If it feels at all uncomfortable or it your skin is turning red, it’s probably too hot.