Before Inserting a Rectal Thermometer,you Need to

question 9

Multiple Choice

Before inserting a rectal thermometer,you need to

• A)Clean it with hot water
• B)Lubricate it
• C)Place it in a probe cover
• D)Clean it with a disinfectant

Delegate appropriate tasks to nursing assistive personnel in nutritional care.

Prioritize nutritional goals in care planning for patients with specific health conditions, such as promoting positive nitrogen balance for wound healing.

Implement safe feeding techniques for patients with physical impairments affecting ingestion.

Assess nutritional status using a combination of objective and subjective measurements.

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