An elderly patient has a tympanic temperature of 96.2° F (35.7° C) . What nursing intervention would best meet this patient's need?
A) Take the patient's vital signs every 4 hours, including temperature.
B) Provide fluids to increase circulation.
C) Increase room temperature to 72° F (22.2° C) and add blankets to the bed.
D) Check the temperature orally to confirm the accuracy of the reading.
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