To Accurately Assess a Rectal Temperature on an Adult,the Nurse

question 51

Multiple Choice

To accurately assess a rectal temperature on an adult,the nurse would:

• 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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