When Assessing the Temperature of Newborns and Children,the Nurse Decides

question 30

Multiple Choice

When assessing the temperature of newborns and children,the nurse decides to utilize a temporal artery thermometer.Why is this preferable to methods used for adults?

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

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