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How to Read a Thermometer for Kids
Things You'll Need
- Digital thermometer
- Petroleum jelly (lubricant)
- Soap
Instructions
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Turn on the digital thermometer and choose between Fahrenheit and Celsius reading.
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Apply petroleum jelly or other lubricant to the tip of the thermometer.
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Insert the thermometer short of 1 inch into the child's rectum without any force or pressure and wait for the reading to be ready.
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Read the temperature off the thermometer.
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Clean the thermometer thoroughly with soap and warm water.
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