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Enumerate the precautions to be taken while reading a clinical thermometer.

Answer:

The following precautions are to be taken while reading a clinical thermometer:

(i) Thermometer should be washed before and after use, preferably with an antiseptic solution.

(ii) By giving a jerk, ensure that before use, the mercury level is below.

(iii) Keep the thermometer below the tongue of the person for 30 ? 60 seconds.

(iv) Read the thermometer keeping the level of mercury along the line of sight.

(v) Do not hold the thermometer by the bulb while reading the temperature.