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A resident has had rectal surgery and has frequent diarrhea. Which site should be avoided for temperature measurement?
- A.The axillary site
- B.The rectal site
- C.The oral site
- D.The forehead site
Correct answer
B. The rectal site
Why
The rectal site should be avoided after rectal surgery and with diarrhea because insertion can injure tissue and the reading may be unreliable. Another site should be used as directed by the nurse.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Vital Signs: Temperature · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-010).