Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
3-year-old daughter with vomiting and diarrhea for 36 hoursA mother brings her 3-year-old daughter to the emergency department because the child has been vomiting and having diarrhea for the past 36 hours. When assessing this child's temperature, which method would be least appropriate?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Rectal temperature measurement is less appropriate in a child with diarrhea due to discomfort and potential inaccuracy.