You will take a patient’s axillary temperature if the physician or nurse orders the patient’s temperature to be taken in that manner.<\/p>\n
You will also take the axillary temperature when both an oral temperature and a rectal temperature are contraindicated. An axillary temperature is less accurate than either a rectal temperature or an oral temperature; therefore, you must use extra care when taking an axillary temperature to ensure as accurate a measurement as possible.<\/p>\n
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You will take a patient’s axillary temperature if the physician or nurse orders the patient’s temperature to be taken in that manner. You will also take the axillary temperature when both an oral temperature and a rectal temperature are contraindicated. An axillary temperature is less accurate than either a rectal temperature or an oral temperature; … Continue reading 2.23 When should I take an axillary temperature?<\/span>