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Temperature Conversion & Interpretation: A patient's body temperature is 102°F. Convert this to °C and assess if it indicates a fever.

  • A. 37°C (Normal)
  • B. 39°C (Low-grade fever)
  • C. 39°C (Fever)
  • D. 42°C (Hyperthermia)
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Rationale:
1. To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can use the formula: °C = (°F - 32) x 5/9.
2. Given that the patient's body temperature is 102°F, we can calculate the equivalent temperature in Celsius:
°C = (102 - 32) x 5/9
°C = 70 x 5/9
°C = 350/9
°C ≈ 38.9°C, which can be rounded to 39°C.
3. A body temperature of 39°C is considered to indicate a fever. Normal body temperature typically ranges from 36.1°C to 37.2°C, so a temperature of 39°C is higher than the normal range and suggests a fever.
4. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not reflect the conversion of 102°F to °C