
A patient is delusional and has auditory hallucinations.The best statement to make when approaching the patient with an oral electronic thermometer would be:
A) "I need your vital signs. Put this in your mouth. This will not hurt. "
B) "I hope I can count on you to hold still while I take your temperature."
C) "Please sit here while I put the thermometer under your tongue for a little while."
D) "This probe is only a thermometer that will tell us whether you have a fever. It will be all over in just a few seconds."
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