Multiple Choice
An 88-year-old patient had a warm sponge bath 10 minutes ago and a cup of hot tea 5 minutes ago. The nurse needs to assess her body temperature. Which temperature method should the nurse use to assess her temperature?
A) Oral
B) Rectum
C) Axillary
D) Tympanic
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