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Temperature taking hints
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The right ear reading may differ from the reading taken at the left
ear. Therefore, always take the temperature in the same ear.
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The ear must be free from obstructions or excess earwax build-
up to take an accurate reading.
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External factors may influence ear temperatures, including when
an individual has:
– been lying on one ear or the other
– had their ears covered
– been exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures, or
– been recently swimming or bathing.
In these cases, remove the individual from the situation
and wait 20 minutes prior to taking a temperature.
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For persons wearing hearing aids or ear plugs, remove the
device and wait 20 minutes prior to taking a temperature.
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Use the untreated ear if prescription ear drops or other ear
medications have been placed in the ear canal.
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