A core temperature is most accurately assessed on a patient who has been exposed to cold temperatures by placing a:

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A medical-grade thermometer placed in the patient's rectum is the most accurate method for determining core temperature, especially in a patient who has been exposed to cold temperatures. Tympanic thermometers can be affected by ambient temperature and are less reliable in cold environments. Household rectal thermometers may not be calibrated to medical standards and may provide inaccurate readings. Thermometers placed in the mouth can also be affected by ambient temperature and are not as accurate as rectal thermometers.

A Core Temperature Is Most Accurately Assessed on a Patient