Which assessment technique is appropriate to measure the 8-month-old's vital signs during a well-baby check?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Infants usually breathe diaphragmatically, which requires observation of abdominal movement. Rectal temperatures should be taken as a last resort because children tend to fear intrusive procedures and because of the risk for rectal perforation. The recommended sites for temperature measurement in newborns, infants, and children to age 5 are the axillary or tympanic sites. For the older infant (6 months) and toddler, the nurse may find that having the caregiver hold the baby or toddler decreases fear and distress, thus making it easier for the nurse to conduct the examination. This infant is too young for blood pressure measurement. The National High Blood Pressure Education Program recommends that blood pressure be measured in children from age 3 through adolescence as part of routine health care visits.

Which Assessment Technique Is Appropriate to Measure the 8-Month-Old's Vital