Taking Body

Temperature
Taking temperature measures the
amount of heat in the body.
Locations:
under the tongue
underarm (armpit)
rectal area

 2 types of Thermometer

Digital Thermometer
Tympanic Thermometer
 DIGITAL THERMOMETER
a device that
measures
temperature or a
temperature
gradient
TYMPANIC THERMOMETER
a device that uses
infrared ray to
measure the
temperature inside
the ear canal.
PURPOSE
In order for the nurses to
analyze the effectiveness of
treatments based on body
temperature.
PURPOSE
number of diseases are
characterized by a change of
body temperature
 PROCEDURE
1. gather equipment clean and ready
2. introduce yourself and verify the client
3. perform handwashing
4. place thermometer either rectal, oral, or
in the axillary to measure intense body
heat.
5. take thermometer from the individual
6. document the result
 PROCEDURE
1. gather equipment clean and ready
2. introduce yourself and verify the client
3. perform handwashing
4. follow manufacturer’s direction for use
5. insert tympanic thermometer in the ear canal
6. take the thermometer out of the individual’s
ear when the temperature indicator sounds
7. document the results
 Importance of taking body
temperature
it detects illness and provide information of
possible symptoms
represents balance between heat production and
heat loss. and also to monitor whether or not
treatment is working