A core temperature is most accurately assessed on a patient who has been exposed to cold temperatures by placing a:
A) tympanic thermometer in the patient's ear.
B) medical-grade thermometer in the patient's rectum.
C) household rectal thermometer in the patient's rectum.
D) thermometer into the patient's mouth.
B
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A) A male with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min, no radial pulse, and unresponsive mental status B) A female with a respiratory rate of 22 breaths/min, a palpable radial pulse, and who squeezes your fingers when instructed C) A female with agonal respirations, no radial pulse, and unresponsive mental status D) A male with a respiratory rate of 40 breaths/min, a palpable radial pulse, and who squeezes your fingers when instructed