The Nurse Is Taking Temperatures in a Clinic with a Tympanic

question 50

Multiple Choice

The nurse is taking temperatures in a clinic with a tympanic thermometer.Which statement is true regarding use of the tympanic thermometer?

• A) A tympanic temperature is more time consuming than a rectal temperature.
• B) The tympanic method is more invasive and uncomfortable than the oral method.
• C) There is a reduced risk of cross-contamination compared with the rectal route.
• D) The tympanic membrane most accurately reflects the temperature in the ophthalmic artery.