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Temperature Measurement Procedure Guide

The document outlines a step-by-step procedure for measuring a patient's temperature, emphasizing hygiene and proper technique. It includes tasks such as preparing equipment, explaining the procedure, and recording results. Each step is accompanied by options to indicate completion status.

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21 views3 pages

Temperature Measurement Procedure Guide

The document outlines a step-by-step procedure for measuring a patient's temperature, emphasizing hygiene and proper technique. It includes tasks such as preparing equipment, explaining the procedure, and recording results. Each step is accompanied by options to indicate completion status.

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tanishka0010dahiya
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Measuring Temperature

1. Wash your hands


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2. Prepare all equipment required on a tray.


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3. Check the patient’s identification


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4. Explain the procedure and purpose to the


patient.
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5. Close doors and/or use a screen.


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6. Take the thermometer and wipe it with cotton from bulb towards tube
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7. Shake the thermometer


with strong wrist movements until the mercury line falls to at least 95 ℉ (35 ℃).
Done

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8. Assist the client to a supine or sitting position.
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9. Move clothing away from shoulder and arm


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10. Be sure the client’s axilla is dry. If it is moist, pat it dry gently before inserting the thermometer.
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11. Place the bulb of thermometer in hollow of


axilla at antero-inferior 45 degree angle or horizontally.
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12. Keep the arm flexed across the chest, close to the side of the body.
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13. Hold the glass thermometer in place for 3 minutes.


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14. Remove and read the level of mercury of thermometer at eye level.
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15. Shake mercury down carefully and wipe the


thermometer from the stem to bulb with spirit swab.
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16. Explain the result and instruct him/her if he/she has fever or hypothermia.
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17. Dispose of the equipment properly. Wash your hands.


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18. Replace all equipment in proper place.


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19. Record in the client’s chart and give signature on the chart.
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20. Report an abnormal reading to the senior staff.


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