NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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Before taking the body temperature, how many minutes should the patient rest after smoking, eating, or drinking coffee?
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1-2 mins
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10-15 mins
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5-10 mins
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20-30 mins
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Before taking your temperature, wait at least 15 minutes after eating or drinking. Clean your thermometer before and after you use it with either rubbing alcohol or lukewarm soapy water, then rinse with cool water. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth or let it air dry. 1.
Detailed explanation-2: -You’ll need an oral thermometer, used in the mouth. If you’ve been eating or drinking, wait 30 minutes before you take a temperature by mouth.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hot food & drinks. If you are checking your temperature using an oral thermometer in your mouth, wait 15-20 minutes after eating or drinking. Oral intake does not impact core body temperature but can cause a false reading on your thermometer.
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