The nurse is discussing temperature assessing of children with a group of nursing assistants. Which statement is the most accurate about temperature assessment?
A) "A rectal temperature is usually 0.5° to 1° lower than the oral measurement."
B) "Tympanic temperatures should not be taken on a child who is sleeping."
C) "An axillary temperature usually measures 0.5° to 1° higher than the oral measurement."
D) "Rectal temperatures should not be taken on a child with diarrhea."
Ans: D
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