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 Place the patient in a Sim’s position (lateral position with upper knee flexed) 4 Remove thermometer after passing one minute 5 With the non-dominant hand, raise the patient's upper buttock. 6 Instruct the patient to take deep breath, and gently insert a thermometer into anus in direction of umbilicus 3.5 cm. To promote comfort and to ease insertion. To prevent trauma to the rectal mucosa To support the patient body during exposing the anus Because the rectum is closer to the body’s core compared to other sites like the mouth or armpit. To provide accurate reading. To easily access the anus
Crear