The nurse working in the emergency department admits a 2-month-old infant whose mother reports had a temperature of 104.2^°F axillary.Which route would the nurse use to measure the infant's temperature?

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Rectal temperature measurement is considered the most accurate for infants, especially in emergency situations, as it provides a core body temperature reading.

The Nurse Working in the Emergency Department Admits a 2-Month-Old