I had this for a test a few weeks ago. Which of the following is most important when taking a rectal temperature?
A. rinse the thermometer under water before inserting
B. ask the patient to stand up and bend over
C.insert the thermometer 2 inches into rectum
D. hold the thermometer in place while taking temperature
2006-11-21 12:15:23 · 5 answers · asked by Luis 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I mostly asked this to see what a person's reaction would be.
2006-11-21 12:16:30 · update #1
D is most important. If the patient moves while it's in, it could tear the intestine.
2006-11-21 12:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by beanbugmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ewwwwww!
2006-11-21 12:17:49 · answer #2 · answered by jay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lmao id say A and B cause watevers going up there needs to be clean and proberley easier to insert if ya bent over lol cool question lol made me smile lol
2006-11-21 12:20:24 · answer #3 · answered by cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say D. You don't want to lose that baby!!!
2006-11-21 12:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Mustang Sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's "D".
2006-11-21 12:19:39 · answer #5 · answered by mom*2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋