Asked by Diana Torres on May 24, 2024
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What should the nurse instruct the patient to do when teaching the patient how to take a temperature?
A) Wait at least 30 minutes after smoking or ingesting hot or cold foods.
B) Take the temperature immediately upon seeing chills or shivering.
C) Wear sterile rubber gloves when taking a rectal temperature.
D) Lubricate an oral thermometer with water-soluble lubricant only.
Temperature
A measure of the hotness or coldness of an object or substance, reflecting the average kinetic energy of its particles.
Sterile Rubber Gloves
Surgical gloves that have been sterilized to prevent the introduction of pathogens during medical procedures.
Lubricant
A substance used to reduce friction between surfaces, making them easier to move or operate; widely used in medical examinations and procedures.
- Gain insight into the regulations for measuring temperature in assorted patient communities.
- Show and guide on the proper ways to measure temperature and utilize thermometers.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the regulations for measuring temperature in assorted patient communities.
- Show and guide on the proper ways to measure temperature and utilize thermometers.
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