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dbose

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When taking a patient's temperature orally, the patient:
 A) must not have had anything hot or cold by mouth for at least 15 minutes
  B) should move the thermometer from side to side with his or her tongue
  C) may place the thermometer in any part of the mouth where it feels comfortable
  D) should bite down on the thermometer

Question 2

The average life expectancy in 2015 is:
 A) 65.
  B) 69.
  C) 75.
  D) 79.


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paavo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


dbose

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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