When taking a patient's temperature orally, the patient:

A) must not have had anything hot or cold by mouth for at least 15 minutes
B) should move the thermometer from side to side with his or her tongue
C) may place the thermometer in any part of the mouth where it feels comfortable
D) should bite down on the thermometer


A

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