Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
The nurse is giving report to the NA on the care of four clients. The nurse should inform the NA to avoid taking a rectal temperature for which client?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
C: Thrombocytopenia increases bleeding risk, making rectal temperatures unsafe. A: Ileostomy doesn't affect rectal area. B: Cough and oxygen don't contraindicate rectal temperatures. D: Rectal temperatures are used for hypothermia.