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A client is admitted with a suspected diagnosis of an acute myocardial infarction. When providing care for the client, the nurse should avoid which route when taking a temperature()

A. Oral.

B. Rectal.

C. Axillary.

D. Tympanic.

答案

参考答案:B

解析:

When caring for the client with a cardiac disorder, the rectal route should be avoided. Introducing a thermometer into the rectum may stimulate the vagus nerve, causing vasodilation and bradycardia. The oral, axillary, and tympanic routes are appropriate for measuring the temperature of cardiac clients.

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