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How can i take daughters temperature rectally ?
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Rectal thermometer: Lubricate the tip if the thermometer with petroleum jelly. Turn it on if it is digital and insert it into her anal opening about an inch. It should cover the mercury or end. Keep the thermometer in place until it beeps or for at least 2 minutes. Fever is temperature 100.4 degrees fahrenheit.
Answered 6/11/2015
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