When documenting a client's axillary temperature on the graphic sheet, how should the nurse identify the method of assessing the temperature?
1. AX.
2. O.
3. R.
4. SL.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: When documenting the temperature in the client record, an axillary temperature should be recorded with an AX.
Rationale 2: The letter O is not used when documenting a client's temperature.
Rationale 3: The letter R would indicate a rectal temperature and not an axillary temperature.
Rationale 4: The letters SL are not used when documenting a client's temperature.
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