When Inserting a Rectal Thermometer,the Nurse Encounters Resistance

question 35

Multiple Choice

When inserting a rectal thermometer,the nurse encounters resistance.The nurse should:

• A)apply mild pressure to advance.
• B)ask the patient to take deep breaths.
• C)remove the thermometer immediately.
• D)remove the thermometer and reinsert it gently.

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