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