The manufacturer's instructions for an autoclave (sterilizing unit) in a clinic specify that the autoclave must reach a temperature of 121°C under 15 pounds per square inch of pressure for a minimum of 15 minutes to ensure sterilization. The technician who is doing routine maintenance on the machine will check the operating temperature using a Fahrenheit thermometer. If the autoclave is working properly, the temperature should be ________ (round to the nearest tenth).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
250°F
(121 × 1.8) + 32 = 249.8, rounded to 250.0; drop the decimal point and the trailing zero.
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