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Temperature reading
Do we need to add 0 5°F or 1°F to axillary temperature??Kindly reply Yesterday  i had been to the hospital for a minor forehead injury..My underarm temp reading  was 98°F at that time,but the nurse wrote 99°F in case sheet..When I asked her about it she told me thats the rule.. I'm confused..Please tell me whether addition is required or not..
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Axillary temp is slightly lower,so the addition is ok.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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According to your query you want to know about the temperature difference at different region of body.
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Addition is required if the temperature was taken in axillary region.
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