I was wondering if it is ok to take a teenagers temperature rectally.?!


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I was wondering if it is ok to take a teenagers temperature rectally.?


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In a hospital setting, rectal temperatures are one thing. At home, quite another. No, it's not okay. It's demeaning, humiliating and unnecessary.

I don't recommend you take a temp at the armpit but if for some reason you need to, add one degree to what you see on the thermometer.




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