Rainfall distribution by month in Cairns, Australia. The rainy season, or monsoon season, is the time of year when most of a region's average annual rainfall occurs. It usually lasts one or more months. The term green season is also sometimes used as a euphemism by tourist authorities. Areas with wet seasons are dispersed across portions of the tropics and subtropics.
A rectal temperature is generally considered to be the most accurate, and the standard for monitoring the core body temperature, but it is generally not recommended for use in patients, due to the risk of rectal perforation and tears with this method. Have a separate thermometer to use for oral than for rectal.lso, if you get a high or low reading, re-take the temperature! It may be correct, but it is best to confirm the temperature if it is unusual, and the doctor will ask you if you did take it again, as sometimes there are errors with thermometers, or technique in taking the temperature.
The third way of taking the temperature, is under the arm. (Called an axillary temperature.) Make sure the reading part of the thermometer is centered in the middle of the arm pit. Have the person hold their arm firmly against their body for one minute, (or until thermometer beeps).*Add* one degree to an axillary temperature to make it accurate.Note: this is not very accurate in people who are extremely thin, or who have had their arms in the air for a period of time.Nor is it accurate to obtain a temperature on someone who has hypothermia.ave the person hold their arm firmly against their body for one minute, (or until thermometer beeps). *Add* one degree to an axillary temperature to make it accurate. Note: this is not very accurate in people who are extremely thin, or who have had their arms in the air for a period of time.