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