In Addition to a Good Quality Thermometer, List Three Factors

question 58

Short Answer

In addition to a good quality thermometer, list three factors that are needed to obtain an accurate temperature reading.

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Definitions:

Subsequent Encounter

A term used in medical billing to denote a follow-up visit after the initial treatment of an injury or condition.

Sacrococcygeal Joint

The joint between the sacrum and the coccyx tailbone at the base of the vertebral column, allowing for slight movement.

Dislocation

The displacement of a limb, bone, or organ from its customary position.

Guidelines

Systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances.