The temperature of a patient is measured every 6 hours at 6 AM, 12 PM, 6 PM, and 12 AM. Which temperature reading is expected to be low due to a normal variation?

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Early in the morning is the time with lowest temperature of the day due to circadian rhythms. A low temperature due to circadian rhythms is not expected at this time. The highest temperature occurs in the late afternoon and early evening due to circadian rhythms. A low temperature due to circadian rhythms is not expected at this time.

The Temperature of a Patient Is Measured Every 6 Hours