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

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An elevated temperature needs to be evaluated,and there is no contraindication in this patient.Ingestion of hot/cold fluids or foods,smoking,or receiving oxygen by mask/cannula can require delays in taking oral temperature.Oral temperatures are not taken for patients who have had oral surgery,trauma,history of epilepsy,or shaking chills,nor for infants,small children,or confused patients.

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