Which does the nurse use as the best method to assess the client's skin temperature subjectively?
1. Oral thermometer
2. Dorsum of the hand
3. Tympanic thermometer
4. Thumb and index finger
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2. To evaluate the client's skin temperature according to the nurse's opinion, the nurse uses the dorsal aspect of the hand because this skin is thin and more sensitive to temperature changes.
1 and 3. An oral or tympanic thermometer evaluates temperature objectively.
4. Thumb and index finger are not used to evaluate the skin temperature subjectively because these are the most frequently used fingers and the skin is likely to be thicker.
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