Which Statement About the Use of Thermometers Is True

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the use of thermometers is true?

• A) The use of external thermometers, such as the tympanic thermometer, poses less risk of infection for your patient.
• B) You do not need to wash your hands after taking a patient's temperature with a forehead or skin thermometer because it is not an invasive procedure.
• C) The rectal method is preferred over the tympanic method.
• D) Tympanic thermometers can harbor an infectious biofilm that may not be visible.

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