Use the proper article citation format.

The Mason Group; Mason, T. M.; Boubekri, A.; Lalau, J.; Patterson, A.; Hartranft, S. R.; Sutton, S. K.
(2017, March). Comparison of two thermometer methods for use with feverish adult cancer patients.
Discussions in the field of oncology nursing (Vol. 44, No. 2, p. E82). NIH Open Data.

Explain the assumptions that served as the basis for your study.

Oral, axillary, tympanic, and rectal methods were historically employed to take a patient's temperature
in a hospital setting. Oral temperature is indicated as a non-invasive method of temperature regulation.
It is common practice to utilize an axillary probe in place of an oral probe when a direct measurement of
core body temperature is not possible. Neutropenic individuals frequently experience difficulties with
the use of oral, axillary, and rectal devices. The novel technique utilizes a temporal artery to take a
body's temperature.

So, what did the researchers find? Think of two to discuss.

Accurate temperature is crucial. Accurate temperature readings are crucial for diagnosing fever and
starting emergency cancer therapy on time.

Oral thermometers are not usually a good option for people with cancer because to their limited
accuracy, inconvenient portability, and awkward use.

Where did the study fall short, if anywhere?

TAT readings do not always agree with those from an oral thermometer; in fact, they can be either
higher or lower. Each data collector received different results and compared those results with the other
two users, despite intensive training on the data collectors.

Justify your reasoning for using (or not using) this study's findings in your everyday nursing practice.
Given that the temporal artery measurement was not equivalent to the oral measurement and that
there was a substantial variation between the three nurses, I would not apply the finding from this study
because the instrument employed was unreliable for the detection of fevers in the patient group.

In what ways are you not satisfied with the study's findings?

In cases where taking a patient's temperature would cause harm, what would be the best alternative?