The Nursing Assistant Uses an Oral Electronic Thermometer on an Adult

Multiple Choice

The nursing assistant uses an oral electronic thermometer on an adult client and observes that the temperature is 99.6°F. What action should the nursing assistant take first?

A) Report the finding to the nurse immediately.
B) Determine whether the client recently drank something hot.
C) Chart the finding according to the facility policy.
D) Establish if there is a slight change in temperature from past measurements.