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What is the normal skin surface temperature? internal is 97.5-98.5 most days. chest temperature is usually 93-95 and warm to the touch is that norm?
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It can vary: In the clinical setting, the most common sites of temperature measurement are the underarm (axilla), rectum, mouth, ear (tympanic) and the forehead; each sites has its own range of normal values. Measuring tactile temps at various points on the body with give you a variety of measurements that are generally not clinically relevant.Normal body temp is approx 98.5 but can vary from person to person.
Answered 1/5/2019
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