INSTRUCTIONS: Circle the one best answer for each test question. Write your rationale for selecting the answer. To enhance your learning and test-taking skills, discuss your answer and rationale with a partner. The answer and the rationale can be found on the back of this page.
The nurse is using a digital thermometer to take an oral temperature. After taking the oral temperature, the nurse obtains a reading of 94.2° F. Which follow-up action is most appropriate for the nurse to do?
a. Use another digital thermometer to retake the temperature.
b. Feel the client’s skin temperature.
c. Take a rectal temperature.
d. Document the findings.
Rationale for your selection:
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