Which of the following is important when measuring an oral temperature?
A. The patient must be able to breathe through the nose.
B. You should ask the patient to lie on the left side.
C. You should place the thermometer on top of the tongue and in the center.
D. You should wait 5 minutes after a patient eats or drinks before taking the temperature.
E. The patient should hold the thermometer between the teeth.
Answer: A
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