Is it appropriate to use the oral route for temperature measurement if a client is on oxygen via nasal cannulae?

Using the oral route for temperature measurement in a patient who is on oxygen via nasal cannulae is appropriate because the use of nasal cannulae does not significantly impact the accuracy of oral temperature readings. The measurement of temperature orally is a common practice and can yield reliable results as long as certain conditions are met, such as the patient not having recently consumed hot or cold drinks.

The presence of oxygen via nasal cannula does not interfere with the ability to obtain an accurate oral temperature. This method is preferred for its convenience and non-invasive nature, and since the patient is breathing normally through their nose, the oxygen administration won’t affect their ability to provide an accurate oral reading.

For other methods, such as rectal or tympanic temperature measurement, different considerations may apply based on the patient’s condition and needs. However, the presence of oxygen through nasal cannulae does not contraindicate using the oral route for temperature checks.