Which of the following should you NOT do while using a clinical thermometer?
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Before use, the mercury level should be below 35°C. Wash the thermometer with water or an antiseptic solution before and after use. Never hold the thermometer by the bulb while reading it. Handle the thermometer with care, it can break if hit against hard object.
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If we wash the thermometer in hot water, the mercury expands due to the heat provided by the hot water and rises to a higher temperature. If the water is really hot, the thermometer may be damaged. As a result, it must not be done.
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