Significant ear drainage or a scarred tympanic membrane can lead to inaccurate results on a tympanic temperature reading.
<h3>Why inaccurate tympanic temperature reading?</h3>
Significant ear drainage or a scarred tympanic membrane can lead to inaccurate results on a tympanic temperature reading.
Although an ear infection or the presence of an ear infection will not significantly affect a tympanic thermometer reading.
If the client has been sleeping on one side, take the temperature on the other side as heat may be increased on the side against the pillow.
Recent consumption of a cold beverage will not affect tympanic temperature.
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