Multiple Choice
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.
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