NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Normal body temperatures vary from person to person. Average body temperature is: Oral: 98.6F (37C) Rectal: 99.6F (37.5C)

Detailed explanation-2: -A fever is an elevated body temperature with these readings: Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher. Under the arm (armpit) temperature: 99° F (37.2° C) or higher.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your child has a fever if he or she: Has a rectal, ear or temporal artery temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher. Has an oral temperature of 100 F (37.8 C) or higher. Has an armpit temperature of 99 F (37.2 C) or higher.