Fever?

When taking a rectal temperature, what is considered a fever?

100.6 F

I am not sure and positive what is considered a fever if your temperature is taken rectally but, I know a member on here who is a nurse can help you out on that one.

As a general rule a person is typically considered feverish if oral temperature is above 100 F (37.8 C) or rectal temperature is above 100.4 (38 C) . Temperatures measured under the armpit are not considered as accurate and can be as much as 1 degree F lower than an oral measurement.

We generally class a low grade pyrexia ( low grade fever) as a rectal temperature above 38.2 C or 100.8F. But you must remember normal temperature rages varies from individual to individual.

Typically they range from :

Armpit 36.5°C - 37.5°C (97.8°F - 99.5°F)

Mouth 35.5°C - 37.5°C (95.9°F - 99.5°F)

Ear 35.8°C - 38°C (96.4°F - 100.4°F)

Rectal 36.6°C - 38°C (97.9°F - 100.4°F)

RN