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Assessing Body Temperature Using Mercury Thermometer

PURPOSES
 To establish baseline data for subsequent evaluation.
 To identify whether the core temperature is within normal range.
 To determine changes in the core temperature in response to specific therapies (e.g.antipyretic medication,
immunosuppressive therapy) 
 To monitor clients at risk for imbalanced body temperature (e.g. infection, expose to temperature extremes)
EQUIPMENT
 Thermometer & thermometer sheath or cover
 Tissue paper wipes.
 Water-soluble lubricant for rectal temperature.
 Clean gloves for rectal temperature.
 Towel for axillary temperature.

IMPLEMENTATION RATIONALE Poor (1) Good (2) Competent (3)


1) Check pt. File and doctor order
Focusing on VS trends and route used
2) prepare the equipment.
3) Clean the thermometer appropriately Soap, water, and alcohol
from bulb to glass in a
circular motion
4) Inspect the thermometer for any cracks,
chips,
or defects.

5) Shake down the mercury by holding the


thermometer between the thumb and
forefinger at the farthest from the bulb.
Stand away from solid objects, and sharply
flick the thermometer downward until the
mercury reading is below 35oC.
6) Perform hand hygiene and put on Reduces transmission of
PPE, if indicated. microorganisms.

7) Knock the door and ask visitors to go


out
8) Introduce self

9) Ask the patient his/her name.


.

10) Check the name and identification


number on the identification
band/bracelet.
11) Discuss the procedure with
the patient and assess the patient’s
ability to assist with the procedure
12) Close the curtains around the bed
and close the door to the room, if
possible.

13) Put on gloves, if appropriate or


indicated. (for rectal)
14) Place the patient in the appropriate
position (e.g., lateral or Sim’s position
for a rectal temperature).
15) Provides privacy.
16) Helps the client to assume a
comfortable position
17) Place the tip of the thermometer
either into the
posterior sublingual pocket, the rectum,
or the
center of the axilla.

18) Supports the thermometer in the area of


insertion.

19) Maintains the thermometer in the mouth


for at
least 3 minutes, in the rectum for 3 to 5
minutes, and in the axilla for 10 minutes

20) Wipe the thermometer with soft tissue


from
the stem toward the bulb to read the
calibration accurately.

21) Hold the thermometer at eye level,


and rotate until the mercury column is
visible. The end of the column nearest
your hand indicates the client's body
temperature.
22)read temperature normal range 36°C
and 37.5°C
23) Cleans reusable thermometers. (soap,
water,
alcohol from glass to bulb in a circular
motion

24) Washes hands.


25) Evaluate the gross validity of the
temperature
recording; repeats and/or modifies
procedure if
the recorded temperature seems unusual.
26) Write the temperature on paper for
future
reference and documentation.

27) Assists the client in a position of


comfort.
28) Communicates unusual temperature
measurements to other healthcare
personnel

29) Document the temperature in client


records

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