The Rectal Site Should Not Be Used to Take the Temperature

question 89

Multiple Choice

The rectal site should not be used to take the temperature of a(n)

• A)newborn.
• B)unconscious patient.
• C)infant.
• D)mouth-breathing patient.

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Definitions:

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a fundamental unit of the brain and nervous system.

Axon

An elongated, thin extension of a neuron, or nerve cell, that generally transports electrical signals from the cell body of the neuron.

Messages

Units of communication that convey information, thoughts, or ideas from one entity to another.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.