Measuring a Patient's Body Temperature Is Part of Routine Essential

Multiple Choice

Measuring a patient's body temperature is part of routine essential nursing care and can be taken in several different ways. The site and measuring device is chosen based on a number of factors including which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Patient preference
B) Age of patient
C) Mental status and cognition
D) Physical condition of patient
E) Safety and nurse's technique with using device