Question

You have been asked to speak to a group of new mothers regarding the emergency treatment of a fever. During your presentation, one of the mothers asks you what temperature would cause a child to seize. Your response would be:

Answer 1

Answer: Any temperature above optimal

(above 39°C)

Explanation:

Seizures are MOSTLY known to occur at temperatures higher than the normal body temperature of 37°C.

Usually, fevers symptoms include high body temperature. So, any temperature above optimal

(above 39°C) is the best answer to give