What is the first thing that the nurse should do to ensure an accurate temperature reading for a client?
1. Assess that the equipment used is working properly.
2. Place the client in a position that is most comfortable for the health care provider.
3. Take the temperature with a chemical disposable thermometer when the client is perspiring.
4. Wait at least 10 minutes before taking the temperature after a client has been smoking.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: If the equipment is not working properly, no accuracy will be obtained in the readings.
Rationale 2: The type of equipment or method that is chosen will dictate client position, not the position of the health care provider.
Rationale 3: If the equipment is not working properly, no accuracy will be obtained in the readings. The type of equipment or method that is chosen will dictate client position, not the position of the health care provider. In order to use a chemical disposable thermometer, the client's skin must be dry for the thermometer to adhere to the skin.
Rationale 4: The recommended time to wait to assess an oral temperature is 30 minutes after one smokes, not 10 minutes.
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