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 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 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 Remove thermometer after passing one minute To promote comfort and to ease insertion. Because the rectum is closer to the body’s core compared to other sites like the mouth or armpit. To provide accurate reading. To prevent trauma to the rectal mucosa To support the patient body during exposing the anus To easily access the anus
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