How to check and record a patient's body temperature
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Clinical glass thermometers This article will cover checking the temperature using a clinical glass thermometer which contains mercury. This is the most accurate and most commonly used thermometer. Digital thermometers are available but they require batteries which may not be readily available. WARNING: Mercury is toxic. If a thermometer breaks, put on gloves and use a tissue or a piece of cloth to dispose of the mercury carefully, e.g., into a sharps bin. Do not allow it to be handled or get into water supplies.
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