Asked by Andrew McDonald on Apr 24, 2024
The nurse is teaching a student nurse about the different types of thermometers. When teaching the student about the advantages of the tympanic membrane thermometer (TMT) , which statement should the nurse include?
A) "Measuring temperature using the TMT is inexpensive."
B) "The rapid measurement of the TMT is useful for uncooperative younger children."
C) "Using the TMT is the most accurate method for measuring body temperature in newborn infants."
D) "Studies strongly support the use of the TMT in children under the age 6 years."
Tympanic Membrane Thermometer
A device used to measure body temperature by detecting the heat emissions from the eardrum or tympanic membrane.
Uncooperative
Describes a behavior or attitude characterized by reluctance or refusal to participate or comply with requests or instructions.
- Capability in identifying and operating the correct equipment for vital sign assessment, underlining the criticality of selecting an appropriate cuff size and thermometer type.
Learning Objectives
- Capability in identifying and operating the correct equipment for vital sign assessment, underlining the criticality of selecting an appropriate cuff size and thermometer type.
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