You are assessing vital signs on a hemophiliac who has come to the clinic complaining of an upper respiratory infection. What is the suggested method to check the temperature for a client with hemophilia?

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Taking the temperature tympanically (in the ear) is the suggested method for clients with hemophilia as it avoids invasive procedures such as rectal temperatures that can cause bleeding. Forehead temperatures are also not as accurate as tympanic temperatures. Taking the temperature orally can also cause bleeding if the client bites down on the thermometer.

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