How do you document an axillary temp

[debtor11]

Do you document the temp you got and say it's axillary or do you add a degree and record?

I know axillary is inaccurate but I'm auditing charts where a nurse documents really low temps and says that is normal (95.4) for elderly pts.

[ComeTogether, LPN]

Never add to the vital, just document that it was axially - whether in your notes or if given the option to choose a site or add a comment on the actual vital recorded.

[Crystal-Wings, LVN]

Don't add a degree to the temp. Just take the temp and then put AX next to the number.