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folubunmi

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on: Jul 16, 2018

Never take a rectal temperature on a confused, combative, restless, or agitated patient. Instead, consider using the axillary, tympanic, or even forehead sites for obtaining a temperature.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Tuberculosis rates have been increasing because of HIV/AIDS.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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ansleighelindsey

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

F

Answer to Question 2

F

folubunmi

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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018

Thank you

ansleighelindsey

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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018

Happy to help you

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