The nurse prepares to assess a client's temperature.Which should the nurse keep in mind that can falsely lower the body temperature? Select all that apply.

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Drinking something cold can temporarily lower the temperature in the mouth, affecting oral temperature readings. A cold climate can lower skin temperature, potentially affecting readings from skin or ear thermometers. Physical inactivity can reduce metabolic rate, which might slightly lower body temperature.

The Nurse Prepares to Assess a Client's Temperature