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You use a rectal thermometer. It's considered best to keep it separate from your oral thermometer. If you only have one thermometer, it's recommended that you sterilize it very well with rubbing alcohol every time it's used. If you can't sterilize your only thermometer, at least try to keep a straight face next time you put it in a patient's mouth. (I'm joking! You really should use a separate thermometer!)
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What is the rectal body temperature for rabbit?
the rectal body temperature of a rabbit is 37oC-39oC
What is the normal rectal temperature for a dog?
The normal rectal temperature for a dog is between 100.5F and 102.5F.
What is the normal rectal temperature for dogs?
The normal rectal temperature for dogs is between 100.5F and 102.5F.
What is the normal range for a dog's rectal temperature?
The normal range for a dog's rectal temperature is between 100.5F and 102.5F.
What is the Average human rectal temperature?
100
How do you take a goats temperature?
With a rectal thermometer
How do you take a sheeps temperature?
With a rectal thermometer.
Why is there such a difference between oral and rectal temperature in my son...orally he is almost always normal or low grade then rectal it is 101-102 degrees?
Rectal is more accurate because it takes the core body temperature.
What is the rectal temperature of a three toed sloth?
The average rectal temperature of a three toed sloth is usually between 28 Celsius and 32 Celsius (If you take the temp for week). "I tried to take my sloth's rectal temperature but I lost my thermometer and got my hand dirty."
How would you abbreviate a rectal temperature of 99.7 degrees F?
The rectal temperature of 99.7 degrees Fahrenheit could be abbreviated as 99.7°F.
Do you subtract a degree from rectal temperature?
No. You only add a degree when taking a axial (under the arm) temp. This is because the axial temp is taken externally, so it only gives a close approximation of the body's internal temperature. Since oral temps are taken from inside the mouth, they give you the accurate internal body temperature without having to add anything.
Can you use a rectal thermometer to take a temperature in the armpit?
no
