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Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1416 of 2368

Which temperature finding is most likely in a neonate with sepsis?

  1. A high fever
  2. Hypothermia
  3. Hyperthermia
  4. A temperature that is always normal
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Correct answer: Hypothermia

Neonates are more likely to have low temperature than fever because they lack thermoregulation.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Signs and Symptoms. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026