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If a patient has been drinking fluids how long do you wait before taking an oral temperature?

a. 10-15 min
b. 35-45 min
c. 5-10 min
d. 1-5 min

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If a patient has been drinking fluids, the patient should wait 10 - 15 minutes before taking an oral temperature. There shouldnt be any type of liquid, hot or cold in your mouth for atleast 10 minutes before taking the test. The answer to your question is letter A.
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