What Technique Should the Nurse Use to Accurately Assess a Rectal

question 19

Multiple Choice

What technique should the nurse use to accurately assess a rectal temperature in an adult?

• A) Use a lubricated blunt tip thermometer.
• B) Insert the thermometer 2 to 3 inches into the rectum.
• C) Leave the thermometer in place up to 8 minutes if the patient is febrile.
• D) Wait 2 to 3 minutes if the patient has recently smoked a cigarette.

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