When taking a temperature of an adult using a tympanic thermometer, the nurse uses what procedure to ensure accuracy of the measurement?
a. Pulling the ear lobe down while inserting the thermometer into the ear canal
b. Extending the thermometer probe until it comes in contact with the tympanic membrane
c. Removing impacted ear cerumen before inserting the thermometer into the ear canal
d. Pulling the ear lobe laterally while inserting the thermometer into the ear canal
ANS: C
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