The nurse is preparing to obtain an adult client's temperature with a tympanic thermometer. Which technique should the nurse use to obtain an accurate reading?
A. Pull the client's pinna down and back.
B. Pull the client's pinna up and back.
C. Tilt the client's head to the opposite side.
D. Place the covered probe at the opening of the ear.
Answer: D
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