Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1559 of 2368
A client has just finished drinking iced water. When can the nurse take an accurate oral temperature?
- Immediately
- After 2 minutes
- After 15 to 25 minutes
- After 5 minutes
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Correct answer: After 15 to 25 minutes
Hot or cold drinks can falsely change the oral reading. The wait is 15 to 25 minutes, while 5 minutes applies to gum or smoking.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), General Survey: Oral Temperature. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026