Question

1. * What is the average (normal) oral temperature for an adult patient?
100 degrees Fahrenheit
98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
96.8 degrees Fahrenheit
32 degrees Celsius

Answer 1

The average (normal) oral temperature for an adult patient is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

To answer this question, we need to identify the correct average oral temperature from the given options. The options provided are:

- 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- 32 degrees Celsius

Among these, the standard average temperature for a healthy adult, measured orally, is well-established to be 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

Therefore, the correct choice is:

98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.