Confused about temperatures.....?!


Question: Confused about temperatures......?
Ok so this question is for a adult temperature.


I have heard for a Rectal thermometer reading you take away a degree.? So a temperature of 37.3 would be, 36.3 degrees....

And, I have heard that for an Underarm thermometer reading, you add a degree.? So a temperature of 36.5 would be, 37.5 degrees....

Is any of these true about adding/subtracting degrees.?.? And or any of these temperatures I just mentioned, a high temperature.?


Many thanks :)


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Answers:
I have never heard that I ever before. Why would you add or subtract a degree. It doesn't make sense and is just idiocy. A high temperature is anything over 37.0. This is what is meant to be core body temperature but bodies usually are 36..? not 37Health Question & Answer

Its true.Health Question & Answer

I work in a hospital- never heard such a thing. a temp is a temp, regardless where you take it.Health Question & Answer



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