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 Remove thermometer after passing one minute 3 Place the patient in a Sim’s position (lateral position with upper knee flexed) 4 Lubricate thermometer approximately (covering 2.5 to 3.5 cm) with lubricant 5 It is the most reliable and accurate route to measure temperature. 6 Instruct the patient to take deep breath, and gently insert a thermometer into anus in direction of umbilicus 3.5 cm. To promote comfort and to ease insertion. To prevent trauma to the rectal mucosa To support the patient body during exposing the anus To easily access the anus To provide accurate reading. Because the rectum is closer to the body’s core compared to other sites like the mouth or armpit.
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