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

question 43

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Use a lubricated cover over a blunt tip electronic 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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