Rectal temperature on pediatric client

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The pediatric nurse is preparing to obtain a rectal temperature on a pediatric client. Place the steps of this nursing procedure in the correct order. Use all options. hold and drag it to the desired position, or click an option to highlight it and move it up or down in the order using the arrows to the left.

1. Lubricate the end of the thermometer with a water-soluble lubricant.

2. Gently insert the thermometer ¼ in (0.5 cm) to ½ in (1.25 cm) into the rectum.

3. Keep one hand on the buttock and one hand on the thermometer.

4. Place the child in the prone position. 5 Gently separate the buttocks with one gloved hand.

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