Question

it is preferred to keep the thermometer under the tongue while measuring the body temperature. why

Answer 1

The area under the tongue is full of blood vessels and is almost as accurate as the rectal area. It is also a lot more pleasant place to use.Occasionally the armpit will be used for kids usually as it is difficult and inconvenient for them to hold thethermometer under the tongue

Answer 2

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• The rectum and tongue are the most accessible areas of the body that are at core temperature. The area under the tongue, full of blood vessels, is almost as accurate as the rectal area, and a lot more pleasant place to use.