Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX PN Questions Nursing Practice Question
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.