The Patient Has Been Sleeping and Has Been Lying on His

question 37

Multiple Choice

The patient has been sleeping and has been lying on his right side.The nurse is ready to take his temperature using a tympanic thermometer.Which ear should the nurse take the temperature in?

• A) Left ear
• B) Right ear
• C) Either ear; it doesn't matter
• D) Neither ear; the nurse should take the temperature at a different site

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