Rectal Temperatures Are Considered to Be an Accurate Route for Measuring

Rectal temperatures are considered to be an accurate route for measuring core temperature. Rectal temperatures are contraindicated in which of the following patients? Select all that apply.

A) Patients who have had rectal surgery
B) Patients with cardiac disease
C) Patients with diarrhea
D) Patients who refuse a rectal temperature
E) Patients who are immobile