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The nurse is preparing to measure a client’s temperature. What is the first thing that the nurse should do to ensure an accurate temperature reading?
1. Assess that the equipment used is working properly.
2. Place the client in a position that is most comfortable for the health care provider.
3. Take the temperature with a chemical disposable thermometer when the client is perspiring.
4. Wait at least 10 minutes before taking the temperature after a client has been smoking.

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Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing

Edition: 10^th

Authors: Berman, Snyder, Frandsen

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Makes perfect sense, appreciate the added explanation too

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