ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamental Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is measuring a client’s oral temperature. The client informs the nurse that he has just eaten some ice chips. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Answer: D - Wait 30 minutes and return to measure the oral temperature.
Rationale:
1. Eating or drinking hot or cold substances can affect oral temperature accuracy.
2. Ice chips can lower the oral temperature temporarily.
3. Waiting 30 minutes allows the oral temperature to stabilize.
4. Returning later ensures a more accurate reading.
Summary of other choices:
A: Proceeding may give inaccurate results.
B: Documenting inability to measure without trying again is premature.
C: Providing warm water may not be sufficient to normalize temperature immediately.
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