3) The normal body temperature measured rectally of a child aged 3 to 10 years is:
98.6 - 100.4°F or 37 - 38°C
98.6 - 100.6°F or 37 - 38.1°C
97.9 - 100.4°F or 36.6 - 38°C
97 - 99.4°F or 36.1 - 37.4°C
The correct answer is:
97.9 - 100.4°F or 36.6 - 38°C.
Explanation:
For children aged 3 to 10 years, a rectal temperature of 97.9 to 100.4°F (36.6 to 38°C) is considered normal. Rectal temperatures tend to be slightly higher than oral or axillary (underarm) temperatures, making this range appropriate for rectal measurements
