To obtain the MOST accurate reading of a patient's core body temperature, you should place a special hypothermia thermometer:

A. into the patient's rectum.
B. under the patient's tongue.
C. behind the patient's knee.
D. under the patient's armpit.


Answer: A. into the patient's rectum.

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