The Rationale for Positioning the Probe of the Electronic Thermometer

question 16

Multiple Choice

The rationale for positioning the probe of the electronic thermometer in the sublingual pocket at the base of the tongue is that the

• A)Client can more easily close his or her mouth and thus an accurate temperature is obtained.
• B)Teeth do not rest on the probe,which can lead to an inaccurate temperature reading.
• C)Larger blood vessel in the pocket more accurately reflects the core temperature.
• D)Blood supply is limited in that area,so it does not cause a false temperature reading.

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