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The Manufacturer's Instructions for an Autoclave (Sterilizing Unit) in a Clinic

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The manufacturer's instructions for an autoclave (sterilizing unit) in a clinic specify that the autoclave must reach a temperature of 121°C under 15 pounds per square inch of pressure for a minimum of 15 minutes to ensure sterilization. The technician who is doing routine maintenance on the machine will check the operating temperature using a Fahrenheit thermometer. If the autoclave is working properly, the temperature should be _______________ (round to the nearest tenth).

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