A Core Temperature Is Most Accurately Assessed on a Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

A core temperature is most accurately assessed on a patient who has been exposed to cold temperatures by placing a:

• A) tympanic thermometer in the patient's ear.
• B) medical-grade thermometer in the patient's rectum.
• C) household rectal thermometer in the patient's rectum.
• D) thermometer into the patient's mouth.

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