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What is your policy on rectal temps with newborns? If they are healthy, once a shift? Once at birth, and the rest axillary? Thanks for your imput.:D I really DO APPRECIATE how much you have helped me with my lectures!!!:kiss

Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

Forgot to mention that a feeding tube can also be used. They are soft and pliable, and unlikely to do damage.

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