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 Place the thermometer bulb in the middle of axilla and put the patient's upper arm down, with the lower arm across the chest. 2 Cover the mercury bulb or the probe 3 Move clothing away from shoulder and arm. 4 Leave the thermometer in place for 7 to 10 minutes then remove it. 5 Assess the axillary area, if there is sweating, dry the patient's axilla with a towel or tissue before inserting the thermometer. Because sweating can affect the reading. To get the accurate reading To prevent the movement of the thermometer away from the right site. To expose the axillary area. 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.
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