Which method of temperature measurement does a nurse choose when assessing children?
Select all that apply.
a. Axillary temperature
b. Rectal temperature
c. Temporal artery temperature
d. Oral temperature
e. Tympanic membrane temperature
ANS: A, C, D, E
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