Which is the appropriate site to use when taking an infant's temperature?
1. Axillae
2. Temporal artery
3. Tympanic membrane
4. Oral cavity
Correct Answer: 1
It is appropriate to monitor an infant's temperature using the axillae. It is not appropriate to use the temporal artery, the tympanic membrane, or the oral cavity to assess an infant's temperature.
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