Temperature: Preparation & Expectations

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Temperature | Preparation & Expectations | Home Care and Complications

What happens right after the procedure?

After the procedure, wash the thermometer with cold, soapy water or alcohol. Rinse it in cool water. After drying it, put it away in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Author: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Reviewer: Eric Berlin, MD
Date Reviewed: 05/01/01

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