When Taking an Axillary Temperature It Is Important to?
Check the Thermometer to Make Sure It Reads 96° F (35.6° C) or Less. Gently Pat Your Armpit with a Tissue. Do Not Rub When Drying Your Armpit Because Rubbing...
Check the thermometer to make sure it reads 96° F (35.6° C) or less. Gently pat your armpit with a tissue. Do not rub when drying your armpit because rubbing warms the skin. Put the end with the colored or silver tip under your arm.
When taking axillary temp do you add a degree?
An armpit (axillary) temperature is usually 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) lower than an oral temperature. A forehead (temporal) scanner is usually 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) lower than an oral temperature.
How do you take an axillary temperature?
- Place the tip of the thermometer in the centre of the armpit.
- Tuck your child's arm snugly (closely) against their body.
- Leave the thermometer in place for about 1 minute, until you hear the “beep”
- Remove the thermometer and read the temperature.
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