The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess Vital Signs for Clients

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to assess vital signs for clients currently assigned.For which client would measuring temperature via the rectal route be contraindicated?

• A)A comatose client with an oral endotracheal tube in place
• B)An adolescent client who has had recent maxillofacial surgery
• C)A toddler with previous temperature reading of 104.2^°F axillary
• D)A client with a fever who is in a chronic vegetative state

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