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It usually takes around 30 seconds to 1 minute to get an accurate oral temperature reading using a digital thermometer. Be sure to keep your mouth closed during the measurement for the most accurate results.
It's typically recommended to wait at least 15-30 minutes after drinking liquids before taking an oral temperature measurement. This allows your mouth temperature to stabilize and provide a more accurate reading.
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Cigarette smoking is not banned in America.
Women who take oral contraceptives should not smoke cigarettes. It is not recommended because with some contraceptives like Yaz smoking increases the chance of blood clots.
You should wait 20-30 minutes after, smoking, eating, or drinking a hot or cold liquid to take your temperature. You should wait at least an hour after extensive exercise or a hot bath for an accurate reading.
No.The oral temperature (under the tongue) is a degree lower than central. The newer temporal artery thermometers also take a central temperature.
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To take an oral temperature accurately, you should place the thermometer under the tongue towards the back of the mouth. The individual should keep their mouth closed and breathe through their nose for about 3-4 minutes until the thermometer beeps or signals completion. It is important to ensure the individual has not consumed hot or cold beverages within the last 15-20 minutes as this can affect the accuracy of the reading.
Take your temperature at the same time every day for a week. Use an oral thermometer. Do not test right after you've had anything to drink--hot or cold drinks can temporarily change the oral temp.
digital thermometer is the best way to take temperature of newbornaxillary temperature taking has advantage over rectal(rectal temperature taking is contraindication in infant less than one month or premature)oral temperature(oral temperature is contraindicated for child less than 2 year old) and tympanic tempereture(tympanic temperature is contraindicated in draining ear or premature infant of small ear canal).