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mandy
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Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2012, 10:42: pm
LP i also talked this over with other people and they said that all i should have to do is tell the nurse that i have trouble with the oral thermometer cause of coughing adn that i take my temp rectally becasue of it and that i don't think i can hold the thermomerter in my mouth and that i would prefer that i take it rectally and they said that things like this: That'll probably depend on the office. Some offices have disposable rectal thermometers and some don't. If they don't have them, she won't use an oral thermometer to take a rectal temp. If they do have them, I don't see why she wouldn't respect your wishes. You have a valid point. Not only do they make coughing worse, but by coughing a lot you can get inaccurate temperatures. Good luck. :), You can have your temp taken anyway you want. Just ask them and it shouldnt be a problem. and your request isn't unreasonable Next time you have a cough, you can request a rectal if you prefer it done that way and be ready to quickly drop your pants and immediately assume the Sim's position. so LP as u can see if i just ask then i should get what i want. and i would think that the nurse would not want to take an oral if coughing can comprimse the temp reading.
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