Question

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Answer 1

26.The temperature which is read in the forehead using a temporal scanner or infrared forehead thermometer will show a normal range between

Oral:98.6°F

Rectal :0.5 to 1°F raised so 1°F has to subtracted from the reading go

Axillary :It is usually 0.5 to 1° F lesser to oral temperature ,so to get the correct reading add 1° F

Temporal:This temperature is less than 1° F when compared to oral temperature so it has to be subtracted by 1° F to get the correct reading .

The temporal and axillary site are usually are usually same

whereas the temporal is less than oral and rectal site