Multiple Choice
To assess a rectal temperature accurately in an adult,the nurse would:
A) Use a lubricated blunt tip 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.
Correct Answer:
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