What should be done after inserting the thermometer for axillary temperature measurement?

To obtain an accurate axillary temperature reading, leaving the thermometer in place for a designated period is essential. This allows the device enough time to measure the temperature accurately. In many cases, digital thermometers will beep when they have recorded a stable temperature, indicating that the measurement is complete.

Measuring temperature axillary is typically less accurate than oral or rectal measurements, so allowing sufficient time ensures that any heat absorbed by the thermometer from the body is fully registered. Axillary measurements generally require about one minute, and this time can vary based on the type of thermometer being used.

Other options do not provide a proper method for measuring axillary temperature, as swiftly removing the thermometer would yield an incomplete measurement, while squeezing the thermometer for three minutes is unnecessary and not a standard practice. Checking the temperature without a thermometer would mean there is no accurate or quantifiable reading at all. Thus, leaving the thermometer for one minute or until it beeps ensures an accurate measurement of the body temperature in the axillary region.