Take the thermometer out of its holder.


Clean the thermometer with rubbing alcohol or soap and then rinse it in cool water. Do not use hot water because it may break the thermometer.


Hold the thermometer by the end opposite the red, blue, or silver-colored bulb.


Shake the thermometer downward several times.


Turn the thermometer in your hand until you see the line. The line should read less than 96 degrees F (35.6 degrees C). If the mercury line reads more than 96 degrees F (35.6 degrees C), firmly shake the thermometer again. You may want to shake the thermometer over a couch or bed. This will keep it from breaking if it slips out of your hand.


Check the thermometer again to make sure it reads 96° F (35.6° C) or less.


Lubricate the bulb end with a small amount of lubricating jelly.


Place your child on his stomach across a firm surface or your lap before taking his temperature.


Gently spread the buttock cheeks and place the red, blue, or silver end into the rectum about 1 inch. Stop inserting the thermometer if it becomes difficult to insert. Never force the thermometer into the rectum.


Hold the thermometer between your second and third fingers with your hand cupped over your child's buttocks. Continue to hold the thermometer in place while taking his temperature. Always stay with your child while taking his temperature.


Keep the thermometer in place for 3 minutes.


Remove the thermometer without touching the bulb.


Hold the thermometer at eye level.


Slowly turn the thermometer until you see the end of the red, blue, or silver-colored line. Each long mark is the same as 1 degree. Short marks are the same as 0.2 degree.


Your child's caregiver may want you to keep a temperature record. Write down the time and temperature each time you take it.


Clean the thermometer with rubbing alcohol or soap and then rinse it with cool water. Do not use hot water because it may break the thermometer.
Care: Keep the rectal thermometer clean. Wash it well with soap, water and rubbing alcohol after each use. Put the thermometer in a safe place until it is ready to be used again.

CARE AGREEMENT:

You have the right to help plan your child's care. To help with this plan, you must learn about your child's health condition and how it may be treated. You can then discuss treatment options with your child's caregivers. Work with them to decide what care may be used to treat your child.

其实你不如使用那种红外测温的体温计，比这种方便得多

取出体温计。

用酒精或用肥皂擦拭，然后用冷水冲洗。不要使用热水，因为热水可能会损坏体温计。

拿住体温计与红色、蓝色或银色的头相对的另一端。

把体温计向下甩几次。

转动体温计直到你看到一条线。这条线应在华氏96度（摄氏35．6度）以下。如果这条水银线超过华氏96度（摄氏35．6度），抓紧后继续用力甩直到达到标准以下。你也可以在软椅上或床上甩，可以避免脱手后打破体温计。

再次检查体温计确保读数在华氏96度（摄氏35．6度）以下。
在体温计尾端涂抹润滑剂。

使用体温计前将小孩腹部向下放在一个稳固的平面或你的大腿上。

分开两半小屁股，轻轻地将红色、蓝色或银色的一端插入直肠大约一英寸。感觉到插入有点费劲的时候停止。千万不要用力向里插。

用你的食指和中指夹住体温计，整个手张开护住小屁股。量体温的过程中要一直拿住体温计。量体温时要一直和孩子呆在一起。
体温计在身体停留里三分钟。

取出体温计，不要碰到红色、蓝色或银色的那端。

把体温计举到眼前。

慢慢转动体温计直到你看到红色、蓝色或银色的线的尾端。每一个长刻度表示一度，每一个短刻度表示0．2度。

你孩子的看护人也许希望你保存体温的记录，每次你量体温的时候要记下时间和温度。

用酒精或香皂清洗体温计，然后用水冲洗。不要用热水以免损坏体温计。

注意：保证体温计干净。每次使用后用香皂、水和酒精清洗。将体温计放在安全的地方以备下次使用。

关注协议：
你有帮助制订照顾孩子计划的权力。帮助制订这个计划，你必须了解你的孩子的健康状况以及健康的发展趋势。你可以和孩子的看护人讨论照顾孩子的方法。确定出的好的方法可以用来照顾你的孩子。