Relacionar Columnas Temporal Temperature 2Versión en línea To know the rationales behind each step por Nursing Empowerment Program 1 Ensure the forehead is clean and dry. 2 Press the button and slide the thermometer across the forehead to the temple. 3 Temporal measurement is used to measure temperature in individuals of all ages. 4 Move the thermometer across the forehead to the temple. 5 Release the button and read the temperature displayed. Because sweating can affect the reading Because it's easily to access. To obtain an accurate reading To note the reading Because temporal artery runs laterally across forehead and down the side of neck.