What is the Most Accurate Way to Take a Temperature?
…In the past, people used glass mercury thermometers, but this is now not recommended, and they should be disposed of at a proper collection facility. There are a number of safe, and accurate ways to take a temperature available that are preferred for patients. Oral and axillary temperatures average about .5 F to 1.0 F (.3 C to .6 C) degrees below rectal, ear, and temporal readings. Add .5 to 1.0 when taking orally or under the arm to determine the…
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