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