Of the following patients,which one is the best candidate to have his temperature measured orally?

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An elevated temperature needs to be evaluated,and no contraindication is described for this patient.Ingestion of hot/cold fluids or foods,smoking,or receiving oxygen by mask/cannula can necessitate delays in measuring oral temperature.Oral temperatures are not measured in patients who have just had oral surgery or trauma,have a history of epilepsy,or have shaking chills,and they should not be measured in infants,small children,or confused patients.

Of the Following Patients,which One Is the Best Candidate to Have