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