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Q: What could cause an inaccurate tympanic temperature reading?
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Breakage of a glass thermometer creates a risk of cuts from broken glass and possible mercury poisoning. Improper operation of a tympanic thermometer can cause injury to the middle ear.old or broken thermometers may give inaccurate results.


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