The nurse is reviewing with a group of student nurses that the normal adult body temperature has an average normal range in different body areas. What is the range of normal temperatures by the rectal route?
A) 35.5°C–37.5°C (95.9°F–99.5°F)
B) 36.6°C–38°C (97.9°F–100.4°F)
C) 34.7°C–37.3°C (94.5°F–99.1°F)
D) 35.8°C–38°C (96.4°F–100.4°F)
B
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Normal temperature by route are as follows: Oral: 35.5°C–37.5°C (95.9°F–99.5°F); Rectal: 36.6°C–38°C (97.9°F–100.4°F); Axillary: 34.7°C–37.3°C (94.5°F–99.1°F); Tympanic 35.8°C–38°C (96.4°F–100.4°F).
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