A nurse is obtaining vital signs from patients using the tympanic method for measuring temperature. Which of the following guidelines should be followed when taking a tympanic temperature?
A) Do not take a tympanic temperature if the patient has an earache.
B) Do not take a tympanic temperature if there is noticeable earwax present.
C) Do not take a tympanic temperature if the patient has an ear infection.
D) If the patient has been sleeping with head to one side, take the temperature in the ear facing down.
A
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