Multiple Choice
Which action should the nurse implement when taking an axillary temperature?
A) Take the temperature through one layer of clothing.
B) Add a degree to the result when recording the temperature.
C) Place the tip of the thermometer under the arm in the center of the axilla.
D) Hold the child's arm away from the body while taking the temperature.
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