What Should the Nurse First Assess When Preparing to Teach

question 10

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse first assess when preparing to teach a patient and/or family member how to read a thermometer?

• A)Patient's actual temperature
• B)Patient's ability to manipulate the thermometer
• C)Family member's temperature
• D)Patient's ability to take a pulse and respiratory rate as well

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