Relacionar Columnas Rational behind the steps of measuring the Axillary temperatureVersión en línea To help the students to know the rational behind the steps of measuring axillary temperature por Nursing Empowerment Program 1 Assess the axillary area, if there is sweating, dry the patient's axilla with a towel or tissue before inserting the thermometer. 2 Leave the thermometer in place for 7 to 10 minutes then remove it. 3 Move clothing away from shoulder and arm. 4 Cover the mercury bulb or the probe 5 Place the thermometer bulb in the middle of axilla and put the patient's upper arm down, with the lower arm across the chest. To prevent the movement of the thermometer away from the right site. Because sweating can affect the reading. To expose the axillary area. To get the accurate reading Because when the bulb or the probe exposes to the air, it may measure the temperature of the environment rather than the patient's temperature.