BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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41. You are taking a patient’s temperature using an oral thermometer. The patient just drank hot coffee. What is your most appropriate action?

A. Take the temperature immediately
B. Wait 15-30 minutes before taking the temperature
C. Take a rectal temperature instead
D. Add 2 degrees to the reading

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  • Take the temperature immediately
  • Wait 15-30 minutes before taking the temperature
  • Take a rectal temperature instead
  • Add 2 degrees to the reading

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