Matching Pairs Rectal temperature 2Online version To help the students to know the rationale behind each step by Nursing Empowerment Program 1 With the non-dominant hand, raise the patient's upper buttock. 2 Lubricate thermometer approximately (covering 2.5 to 3.5 cm) with lubricant 3 Place the patient in a Sim’s position (lateral position with upper knee flexed) 4 It is the most reliable and accurate route to measure temperature. 5 Instruct the patient to take deep breath, and gently insert a thermometer into anus in direction of umbilicus 3.5 cm. 6 Remove thermometer after passing one minute To promote comfort and to ease insertion. To easily access 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 support the patient body during exposing the anus To prevent trauma to the rectal mucosa
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