Asked by Margie Stotts on Sep 28, 2024
A nurse is working in the intensive care unit and must obtain core temperatures on patients. Which sites can be used to obtain a core temperature? (Select all that apply.)
A) Rectal
B) Tympanic
C) Esophagus
D) Temporal artery
E) Pulmonary artery
Core Temperature
Temperature of deep structures of the body.
Esophagus
The muscular tube that conveys food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach, playing a vital role in digestion.
Pulmonary Artery
The artery carrying deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.
- Understand the principles of core temperature measurement and the appropriate sites.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of core temperature measurement and the appropriate sites.