Which of the following is important when taking a rectal temperature?
A. Rinse the thermometer under water before inserting it
B. Ask the patient to stand up and bend over
C. Insert the thermometer 2 inches into the rectum
D. Hold the thermometer in place while taking the temperature
E. Use a disposable thermometer
D. Hold the thermometer in place while taking the temperature
For safety, you should always hold the thermometer in place while taking a rectal temperature.
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