Read the paragraph from the article. It is a really big deal that this pill can measure body temperature. Despite our many medical advances, we’re pretty bad at measuring core body temperature. A recent study of 8,600 patients found that thermometer readings from the mouth, armpit or skin did a lousy job of measuring core temperature. Getting an accurate temperature is important. Without one, a patient under anesthesia about to go into surgery could face risks, like having a dangerously low body temperature. Inaccurate temperature readings could also complicate treatment for a patient with higher risk of developing an infection. What does this paragraph accomplish? (A) It creates a sense of urgency for developing a new device. (B) It highlights the impact a new device has had on patients. (C) It establishes the medical need for a new device. (D) It explains several limitations of a new device.
Health · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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(C) It establishes the medical need for a new device.
The paragraph explains the importance of being able to measure core body temperature accurately, pointing out the deficiencies in current methods such as oral, armpit, or skin thermometers. It discusses the potential risks involved with inaccurate temperature readings, such as complications during surgery or in the treatment of infections. By outlining the problems with existing temperature measurement methods, the paragraph effectively highlights the need for a new device that can measure body temperature more accurately.