Relacionar Columnas Rectal temperature 2Versión en línea To help the students to know the rationale behind each step por Nursing Empowerment Program 1 Lubricate thermometer approximately (covering 2.5 to 3.5 cm) with lubricant 2 It is the most reliable and accurate route to measure temperature. 3 Instruct the patient to take deep breath, and gently insert a thermometer into anus in direction of umbilicus 3.5 cm. 4 With the non-dominant hand, raise the patient's upper buttock. 5 Remove thermometer after passing one minute 6 Place the patient in a Sim’s position (lateral position with upper knee flexed) To promote comfort and to ease insertion. To support the patient body during exposing the anus To provide accurate reading. Because the rectum is closer to the body’s core compared to other sites like the mouth or armpit. To prevent trauma to the rectal mucosa To easily access the anus
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