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Bond [772]
3 years ago
11

How long should a clinical thermometer be left in place

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frosja888 [35]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Three to five minutes

Explanation:

notka56 [123]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

The thermometer should stay in place for six to seven minutes.

Explanation:

In axillary placement, the silver tip of the thermometer is placed under the patient's right armpit, with the patient's arm pressing the instrument against the chest.

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