How Does a Temporal Artery Temperature Reading Compare with an Oral

question 20

Multiple Choice

How does a temporal artery temperature reading compare with an oral body temperature reading?

• A) Approximately 1° F (-17.2° C)higher than an oral reading.
• B) Approximately 1° F (-17.2° C)lower than an oral reading.
• C) Approximately 2° F (-16.7° C)higher than an oral reading.
• D) It is the same as an oral reading.

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