Which of the following is NOT a reason to avoid taking oral temperatures?

Oral temperature measurement can be affected by various factors, and certain conditions make this method inappropriate. Among these, facial injury, convulsive seizures, and altered mental status directly impact a patient's ability to provide a reliable oral temperature placement or response.

In the case of recent physical activity, it is true that body temperature may be temporarily elevated due to exertion. However, it does not fundamentally prevent the ability to take an oral temperature. It might cause a transient change but is not as significant a risk factor as the other listed conditions. Facial injuries may obstruct proper placement of the thermometer, convulsive seizures may cause safety concerns or difficulty in measurement, and altered mental status could impair the patient’s ability to cooperate with the procedure. Thus, while recent physical activity may affect the result, it is not a primary reason to avoid taking oral temperatures in general practice.