Ear infection/excessive ear drainage, taking temperature on the side that the patient has been lying on.
To establish baseline data, identify if body temperature is within normal ranges or changes, and monitor patients at risk for abnormal body temperature (e.g., infection).
Forehead and armpit.
They monitor physiologic functions, allow early risk detection, and help identify changes by comparing with baseline data and acceptable normal standards.
Hypothermia: below 36°C, Pyrexia: 38-40°C, Hyperpyrexia: 41°C or above, Fever: 'febrile', No fever: 'afebrile'.
Recheck in 15 minutes.
Lubricate the tip for about 2.5 cm.
On admission, when there is a change in health condition, before/after surgery or invasive procedures, before/after activities that may increase risk, and before administering medications.
Women's body temperature can be higher during ovulation due to progesterone secretion.
Oral cavity, ear canal, and rectum.
Body temperature is lower in the morning and peaks between 3 PM and 6 PM.
Electronic/Digital Thermometers, Tympanic Membrane Thermometer, Temporal Artery Thermometer, and Noncontact Infrared Thermometer.
Sim's position.
Educate the patient.
Recheck in an hour.
Wait for 30 minutes before taking the temperature.
Elderly individuals have a higher risk of developing hypothermia.
<p>Diarrhea/impacted stool, colorectal disorders (e.g., hemorrhoids), bleeding tendencies, perineal or rectal surgery. ; sim’s position + lubricate tip for about 2.5 cm</p>
<p>Under age of 5, recent oral/nasal surgery, mouth breathers, confused/agitated patients, at risk of seizures/history of it, suicidal intention. ; patients smoked, chewed gums, engaged in activities, drink/ eat hot/ cold stuff > rest 30 mins</p>
<p>Report and re-check if needed, and disinfect the thermometer. ; recheck in 15 mins for hypothermia, recheck in an hour after taking antipyretic</p>
<p>T, ‘C P, bpm/min RR, bpm/min BP, mmHg Pain, 0-10 SpO2, %</p>
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<p>35.8-37.5, 36.1-37.8, 35.5-37.2, 36.1-37.8</p>
