HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes a newly employed unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) checking the temperature of an adult client using a tympanic thermometer. The UAP pulls the client's auricle up and back and prepares to insert the thermometer. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The UAP is correctly pulling the auricle up and back for an adult, which straightens the ear canal for accurate tympanic temperature measurement. Positive reinforcement encourages correct technique.
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