Temperature

Electronic digtal thermometer

Temperature is an important vital sign because the bodies temperature is supposed to always remain at 97.8°. When the body deviates from that tempeature, it lets you know that something is wrong and helps you determine what might be wrong with the patient. 



 The first thing you do when you take somebody temperature is you wash hands and put on gloves. The second thing you do when take somebody temperature is introduce yourself and identify the patient and explain the procedure. The next thing you do when you take somebody temperature is position the patient comfortably. After that you have to read the thermometer to be sure it read 96. or lower. Then place the plastic sheath on the thermometer. Next insert the bulb under the patient tongue toward the side of the mouth. Then you ask the patient to hold it in place with the lips and caution against biting it. Next leave the thermometer in place for 3-5 minutes. The last thing you have to do is remove the thermometer and record  the reading on the notepaper.

How take somebody temperatrue

Plastic Disosable Thermometer