Which of These Actions Illustrates the Correct Technique the Nurse $\degree$

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these actions illustrates the correct technique the nurse should use when assessing oral temperature with a glass thermometer?

• A) Wait 30 minutes if the patient has ingested hot or iced liquids.
• B) Leave the thermometer in place for 3 to 4 minutes if the patient is afebrile.
• C) Shake the glass thermometer down to 37.5\(\degree\) C before taking the patient's temperature.
• D) Place the thermometer in front of the tongue and ask the patient to close his or her lips.

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