An appropriate aspect of teaching temperature monitoring in the home is to:
A. Suggest aspirin to decrease fevers
B. Recommend using only tympanic membrane sensors
C. Encourage the use of alcohol rubs to reduce fevers
D. Demonstrate the technique on yourself or a family member rather than on the client
D
D. Teaching session should involve active client participation.
A. Use caution in recommending aspirin or any other over-the-counter drug or antipyretic medicine in clients whose conditions contraindicate their use.
B. The need for an oral, rectal, or axillary temperature is determined based on the client's age and health status.
C. Instruct never to use sponging with isopropyl alcohol to lower fever because of neurotoxic effects that have been reported.
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