The nurse is shown the mercury thermometer which was used to take the patient's temperature before coming to the hospital.What is the appropriate statement of the nurse?

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The mercury-in-glass thermometers are obsolete in the health care setting because of the environmental hazards of mercury.However,some patients still use mercury-in-glass thermometers at home.Patients should be taught about safer electronic temperature devices.Mercury thermometers should be taken to a neighborhood hazardous disposal location.

The Nurse Is Shown the Mercury Thermometer Which Was Used