Which action by the nurse shows understanding of age-related differences in obtaining vital signs?

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Rectal temperatures are an appropriate method to obtain a temperature in children up to age 3. The apical heart rate is counted in children under 2. Older adults may have fragile skin that is easily injured, however; both the cuff and the stethoscope must be places on the skin for the most accurate reading. Temporal artery thermometers should not be used on infants less than 90 days old.

Which Action by the Nurse Shows Understanding of Age-Related Differences