Which of the following is the most important action when taking an oral temperature using a digital thermometer?

a. Instruct the patient to leave the mouth slightly open.
b. Ask the patient to rinse the mouth with tepid water.
c. Cover the thermometer with a sheath.
d. Use a probe that has been disinfected.


c

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