Q: If the patient has done any of these things, wait to take the temperature for 10 minutes. Place the thermometer under the tongue to take an oral temperature only if the patient is at least 5 years old, conscious, lucid, able to breathe through the nose, and doesn't have a facial injury that would make it difficult to hold the thermometer under the tongue. Use a digital thermometer, not a glass thermometer. If the glass breaks, your or the patient may be cut, and if the thermometer contains mercury you or the patient may come in contact with it. Mercury is toxic. Use a thermometer strip on the forehead or put the thermometer under the patient's arm (axillary temperature) if you can't take an oral temperature. Thermometer strips and axillary temperatures are less accurate than other methods of taking a temperature. If you use a temperature strip, wait for the time specified in the instructions. Normal temperature is somewhere around 98 degrees Fahrenheit (37 Celsius).
A: Ask if the patient ate or drank something hot or cold, smoked, chewed gum or did any strenuous activity within the last 10 minutes. Take the patient's temperature. Wait until the digital thermometer beeps to read the display. Write down the patient's temperature, where on the body it was taken, and the time.

Q: With a knife, split the shortcake squares in half horizontally. Use a pastry brush to apply the rum butter mixture to each cut side of the shortcake and place on a plate. If you don't have a pastry brush, try using a coffee filter or your fingers to brush the butter over the shortcake. Place one buttered piece of the shortcake in the center of the plate, and spoon enough peaches to cover the square onto it. Next, top the peaches with a dollop of the whipped cream. Top the first shortcake half with the other piece. Layer a few more peach slices and another dollop of whipped cream on top to finish off the shortcake. If you prefer, you can top the second layer of shortcake with only whipped cream.
A: Cut the shortcake squares in half and brush with the rum butter. Cover one piece of the shortcake with the peaches and cream. Place second piece of the shortcake on top and add more fruit and cream.

Q: If you're a casual acquaintance who has just happened to learn early about some breaking bad news, possibly you should not be the bearer of that news. But if you are the sister of a woman who has been rushed to hospital, then you are probably the right person to break the news to the rest of the family. It's insensitive to blast personal or sensitive information all over social media, for example, just because you know something. If the news relates to a death or other serious circumstance, give the family and close friends time to call or visit people personally before you jump in and get involved. The worst thing that you can do is to blurt something out in a public space with nowhere for the recipient to turn or even sit down to cope with the aftermath of hearing it. Choose an area that has somewhere to sit or rest. Also, consider taking the person to a location that has a low likelihood of being intruded upon by other people. Other things to do to improve the environment include: Turn off all electronic distractions such as the TV, radio, music, etc. Pull the blind or curtains if this will improve privacy but don't shut out too much light if it's daytime. Shut the door or pull across a screen or other item to create a private space for the two of you. If you think it would be helpful, have a family member or friend also accompany you. Sometimes waiting isn't possible because the news has to be delivered immediately, before rumors start. However, if it is possible, delay the bad news until a time when the other person is available and receptive. In other words, delivering bad news as a person is coming in the door from a day of work or school, or after you've just had a huge row with your partner is not likely to be the best of times. While there is not "good" time to tell bad news, there is a point to waiting until a person is not in the middle of arriving or similar. If the news is of such import and urgency that it can't wait for a "better time," just take a deep breath and break in to whatever is going on with something like, "I need to speak with you, Jane, and I'm afraid it can't wait." The sense of urgency can also be imparted over the phone, but it is helpful to ask if it's possible to meet up quickly so that you can share the news face-to-face. If this isn't possible, or if the person really needs to know now, you're best asking the recipient if they're sitting down as you need to tell them something unpleasant. If you're worried about how they might cope alone, also suggest that they have someone else in the vicinity for support. . It is also important to find out what the person already knows, in order to avoid repeating things or prolonging an already difficult situation. This step is important because it will help you to tailor the words and approach you'll use to initiate the telling of the bad news. Things to look for include whether the other person already seems to have an inkling that something bad is up, the presence of fear, anxiety, or worry, and whether or not this news is going to come from "out of the blue" (like a death in a car accident) or is something inevitable although not yet faced (like failure of a cancer treatment). Consider what the bad news is. How bad is it? Are you trying to tell someone that their cat died, or that you lost your job? Has a family member or close friend died? If the bad news relates to you (such as you losing your job) the effects will be different than if the problem relates to them (such as their cat dying).
A: Determine if you're the right person to break the news. Ensure that the physical setting is comfortable and private. Choose the right time if possible. Assess how the recipient of the news is feeling beforehand.

Q: Pour 1 cup uncooked wild rice into a mesh strainer. Rinse the seeds under cold water. This will remove any hulls left on the seeds. 1 cup uncooked wild rice yields between 3 to 4 cups cooked wild rice. Transfer the rinsed wild rice to the rice cooker. Add 3 cups of water to the rice cooker. You can substitute 3 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable broth for 3 cups water. Push the "Cook" button. Allow the wild rice to cook for approximately 1 hour. When the rice cooker is done, let the rice sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not uncover the wild rice as it cooks. Once done, remove the lid. Use a table fork to fluff, or stir, the cooked wild rice. Season to taste and serve.
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Rinse the wild rice. Combine the ingredients. Cook the wild. Fluff and serve.