To Accurately Measure the Rectal Temperature in an Adult,the Nurse

question 38

Multiple Choice

To accurately measure the rectal temperature in an adult,the nurse would:

• A)use a lubricated blunt-tip thermometer.
• B)insert the thermometer 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 in. )into the rectum.
• C)leave the thermometer in place for up to 8 minutes if the patient is febrile.
• D)wait for 2 to 3 minutes if the patient has recently smoked a cigarette.

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Definitions:

Independent Samples

Two or more groups of observations that are collected such that the results from one group do not influence the results from another group.

Multiple Times

Refers to conducting or repeating a process or measurement on several occasions to ensure accuracy or reliability.

T Value

A value derived from a T-test, used to determine the significance of differences between two sample means.

Independent Samples

Two or more groups of observations that are collected from separate populations and are not related or connected in any way.