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Where should an oral thermometer probe be placed for an accurate reading?
- A.Between the front teeth and the upper lip
- B.Under the tongue, toward the back and side of the mouth
- C.On top of the tongue in the center front
- D.Under the tongue in the very front only
Correct answer
B. Under the tongue, toward the back and side of the mouth
Why
The heat pocket under the tongue toward the back and side gives the most accurate oral reading. The resident should keep lips closed around the probe and not talk during measurement.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Vital Signs: Temperature · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-014).