A newborn is admitted to the nursery after delivery. Which site should the nurse use to measure this infant's temperature?
1. Axillae
2. Temporal artery
3. Tympanic membrane
4. Oral cavity
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Rationale 1: It is appropriate to monitor an infant's temperature using the axillae.
Rationale 2: The temporal artery is not an appropriate site to assess an infant's temperature.
Rationale 3: The tympanic membrane is not an appropriate site to assess an infant's temperature.
Rationale 4: The oral cavity is not an appropriate site to assess an infant's temperature.
Global Rationale: It is appropriate to monitor an infant's temperature using the axillae. It is not appropriate to use the temporal artery, the tympanic membrane, or the oral cavity to assess an infant's temperature.
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