When Assessing the Temperature of Newborns and Children, the Nurse

question 21

Multiple Choice

When assessing the temperature of newborns and children, the nurse decides to utilize a temporal artery thermometer. What is the rationale for the nurse's action?

• A) It is not affected by skin moisture.
• B) It has no risk of injury to patient or nurse.
• C) It reflects rapid changes in radiant temperature.
• D) It is accurate even when the forehead is covered with hair.

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