A nurse is observing assistive personnel take a client tympanic temperature
which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication that the
AP understands how to perform the procedure?
a. Using a clean tympanic thermometer probe cover before taking the temperature
b. Waiting for the client to rest for at least 15 minutes before taking the temperature
c. Ensuring the client's ear canal is gently pulled back and up to straighten the ear canal
d. Taking the temperature while the client is chewing gum or talking on the phone