A Client's Axillary Temperature Is 100

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client's axillary temperature is 100.8°F.The nurse realizes this is outside normal range for this client and that axillary temperatures do not reflect core temperature.What should the nurse do to obtain a good estimate of the core temperature?

• A) Add 1°F to 100.8°F to obtain an oral equivalent.
• B) Add 2°F to 100.8°F to obtain a rectal equivalent.
• C) Obtain a rectal temperature reading.
• D) Obtain a tympanic membrane reading.

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