What should the nurse first assess when preparing to teach a patient and/or family member how to read a thermometer?
a. Patient's actual temperature
b. Patient's ability to manipulate the thermometer
c. Family member's temperature
d. Patient's ability to take a pulse and respiratory rate as well
B
Assess the patient's ability to manipulate and read the thermometer. Physical restrictions in handling or reading the thermometer prevent patients from being able to read the thermometer and often require instruction of a family member or significant other instead of the patient.
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