Asked by Elizabeth Martinez on May 03, 2024
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Which of the following actions would promote accuracy when taking a client's temperature?
A) Place the client in a position that is most comfortable
B) Wait the required length of time required by the selected thermometer before reading the results
C) Use a chemical disposable thermometer when the client is perspiring
D) Wait 10 minutes after a client has been smoking before taking an oral temperature
Perspiring
The process of sweating, a natural way for the body to regulate its temperature.
Thermometer
A device used to measure temperature.
Oral Temperature
The body temperature as measured in the mouth with a thermometer, reflecting the core body temperature and used in assessing health status.
- Understand techniques for promoting accuracy in taking clients' temperatures.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Waiting the required length of time before reading the results ensures that the thermometer has had enough time to accurately measure the client's temperature.
Learning Objectives
- Understand techniques for promoting accuracy in taking clients' temperatures.
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