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What is considered the least invasive and most accurate method of taking a patient's temperature?
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∙ 16y ago
An axillary reading which is a thermometer placed in the armpit. The one that you stick in the ear, 2 seconds later, the temperature is read. It can be done without the patients knowledge if done correctly.
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