Which Patient Should Have the Temperature Taken Orally Rather Than

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which patient should have the temperature taken orally rather than using a tympanic thermometer?

• A) An unconscious,intubated patient
• B) A patient with bilateral middle ear infections
• C) A patient with gastroenteritis who is vomiting
• D) An agitated patient who cannot follow directions

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Ignore Emotions

To deliberately pay no attention to or disregard one's feelings or the feelings of others.

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Higher in rank, quality, or importance; above average or better than others.

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The central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, regulating bodily functions, and enabling thought, emotion, and memory.

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Actions or processes that involve awareness and deliberate thought or intention.