ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN

Measurement methods and specific precautions

Measurement method

Oral

● Suffering from shortness of breath
● Sneezing repeatedly, having a hard cough or suffering a seizure
● Unconscious or confused
● Unable to close the mouth tightly

Ear

● Having a middle ear infection
● Obstruction of ear canal by ear wax
● Wearing hearing aid

Rectal

● Large amount of faeces accumulated in the rectum
● Rectal diseases, e.g. haemorrhoid or diarrhoea, etc.
● Just undergone intestinal operation
● Having wounds/ lesions in the anus

Armpit

● Unable to secure thermometer under the axilla

Forehead

● Forehead being covered (e.g. by bandage/ cooling gel sheet)