Asked by Meghan Green on May 09, 2024
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The nurse assistant is preparing to take the patient's oral temperature with a red-tipped electronic thermometer probe.What is the priority action of the nurse?
A) Remind the nurse assistant to enter the result into the patient's medical record.
B) Give the nurse assistant a blue-tipped probe to take the patient's oral temperature.
C) Inform the patient that temperatures are most accurate when taken orally.
D) Direct the nurse assistant to change the thermometer probe cover daily.
Thermometer Probe
A device used to measure temperature, often inserted into a substance or location, such as food or an environmental area, for accurate readings.
Oral Temperature
The body temperature as measured by a thermometer placed in the mouth.
Nurse Assistant
A healthcare professional who provides basic care to patients and assists with daily activities under the supervision of nursing staff.
- Detail the proper selection and application of devices for vital signs assessment.
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Learning Objectives
- Detail the proper selection and application of devices for vital signs assessment.
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