Reference no: EM133722203

Question

The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is preparing to obtain the temperature of a 13-month-old client admitted for surgical repair of a cleft palate. The client's parent requests that the LPN obtain an oral temperature because they feel it is most accurate and least invasive. Which action by the LPN is appropriate? Determine what method was used to obtain the client's temperature at last visit. Seek guidance from the client's primary health care provider. Tell the parent it is not appropriate to take the client's temperature orally. Use an oral thermometer to obtain the client's temperature.