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jon_i

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is taking a client's temperature and wants the most accurate measurement, based on core body temperature. What site should be used?
 
  A) Rectal
  B) Oral
  C) Axillary
  D) Forehead

Question 2

What site for taking body temperature with a glass thermometer is contraindicated in clients who are unconscious?
 
  A) Rectal
  B) Tympanic
  C) Oral
  D) Axillary


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sierramartinez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Heat is generated by metabolic processes in the core tissues of the body, transferred to the skin surface by the circulating blood, and then dissipated to the environment. Core body temperatures may be measured at rectal or tympanic sites.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Assessing an oral temperature with a glass thermometer is contraindicated in unconscious, irrational, or seizure-prone adults, as well as in infants and young children. This is due to the danger of breaking the thermometer in the mouth.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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