The nursing assistant (NA) prepares to take the adult client's rectal temperature using a glass thermometer. Which action indicates the nursing assistant requires further instruction?

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Attempting to obtain the rectal temperature while the client is in the prone position is not appropriate. The client should be in the Sims position, which provides access to the rectum. The NA should shake the thermometer below 94°F so it measures the body temperature accurately. The lubricant jelly should be applied to the amount it will be inserted to facilitate insertion. The NA should observe for reasons to not administer the rectal thermometer such as hemorrhoids or bleeding from the rectum.

The Nursing Assistant (NA) Prepares to Take the Adult Client's