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A physician's order instructs a nurse to take a temperature at the axilla. Where would the nurse place the thermometer?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: When a physician's order specifies taking a temperature at the axilla, the nurse should place the thermometer in the armpit. The axilla is the anatomical area of the armpit located under the arms, proximal to the trunk. Placing the thermometer in the rectum (
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A) is used for rectal temperature measurements, in the mouth (
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B) for oral temperature measurements, and on the temples (
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C) is not a common site for temperature assessment.
Therefore, the correct placement based on the given instruction is in the armpit.

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