VITAL SIGNS
Temperature: A nurse takes a body temperature reading using a thermometer after
observing for signs of fever, like flushed skin, muscle aches, weakness, or signs of hypothermia such
as cold, pale skin and shivering.
The core reading temperature is then compared to normal range of approximately 97.8 to 99.1
degreees Farenheit (36.5 to 37.3 degrees Celsius.
, POSITIONS OF ASSESSING BODY
TEMPERATURE
Electronic thermometers are most often suggested. An easy-to-read
panel shows the temperature. The probe can be placed in the
mouth,rectum, or armpit.
Mouth:place the probe under the tongue and close the mouth.
Breath throuth nose. Leave thermometer until device beeps.
Rectum: this method is used for infants and small children. They
cannot hold a thermometer safely in their mouth. Place petroleum
jelly on the bulb of a rectal thermometer. Place the child face down
on a flat surface or lap. Insert the bulb end about ½ to 1 inch (1 to
2.5 centmeters) into the anal canal. Be careful not to insert too far.
Remove after 3 minutes or when device beeps.
Armpit: place the thermometer in the armpit. Press the arm against
the body. Wait for 5 minutes before reading or when device beeps.
Most of time temperature check through ear (Tympanic) and
forehead (Temporal).
Temperature: A nurse takes a body temperature reading using a thermometer after
observing for signs of fever, like flushed skin, muscle aches, weakness, or signs of hypothermia such
as cold, pale skin and shivering.
The core reading temperature is then compared to normal range of approximately 97.8 to 99.1
degreees Farenheit (36.5 to 37.3 degrees Celsius.
, POSITIONS OF ASSESSING BODY
TEMPERATURE
Electronic thermometers are most often suggested. An easy-to-read
panel shows the temperature. The probe can be placed in the
mouth,rectum, or armpit.
Mouth:place the probe under the tongue and close the mouth.
Breath throuth nose. Leave thermometer until device beeps.
Rectum: this method is used for infants and small children. They
cannot hold a thermometer safely in their mouth. Place petroleum
jelly on the bulb of a rectal thermometer. Place the child face down
on a flat surface or lap. Insert the bulb end about ½ to 1 inch (1 to
2.5 centmeters) into the anal canal. Be careful not to insert too far.
Remove after 3 minutes or when device beeps.
Armpit: place the thermometer in the armpit. Press the arm against
the body. Wait for 5 minutes before reading or when device beeps.
Most of time temperature check through ear (Tympanic) and
forehead (Temporal).
