In what position should the nurse place the patient for measurement of rectal temperature?
a. supine c. Sims'
b. prone d. head elevated 45 degrees
C
The supine position is for assessing the head, neck, anterior thorax and lungs, breast, axillae, heart, abdomen, and extremities. The prone position is used to assess the posterior thorax and lungs and the hip. The Sims' position is used to assess the rectum and vagina. Elevating the head of the bed will not aid in the assessment of a rectal temperature.
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