How to Use a Glass Thermometer
Pick a glass thermometer without mercury.. Choose between a rectal or oral thermometer.. Clean the thermometer with soap and water.
Steps
1
Pick a glass thermometer without mercury.
Pick a glass thermometer without mercury.
2
Choose between a rectal or oral thermometer.
Choose between a rectal or oral thermometer.
3
Clean the thermometer with soap and water.
Clean the thermometer with soap and water.
4
Shake the thermometer to lower the temperature.
Shake the thermometer to lower the temperature.
5
Take a rectal temperature if the person is under 5 years of age.
Take a rectal temperature if the person is under 5 years of age.
6
Place the thermometer under the armpit for a simpler way to take a child's tempe
Place the thermometer under the armpit for a simpler way to take a child's temperature.
7
Use an oral thermometer for kids over 5 and adults.
Use an oral thermometer for kids over 5 and adults.
8
Leave the thermometer in place for the appropriate amount of time.
Leave the thermometer in place for the appropriate amount of time.
9
Hold the thermometer horizontally so you can read the numbers.
Hold the thermometer horizontally so you can read the numbers.
10
Determine if the person has a fever.
Determine if the person has a fever.
11
Clean the thermometer again before putting it away.
Clean the thermometer again before putting it away.
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