In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Not every area in the body is supposed to have the same temperature at all times. For example, while the average normal oral (under the tongue) temperature of an adult is 98.6 F (37 C), ear (tympanic) temperature is typically 0.5 to 1 F higher and can hover close to 100 F (37.8 C) and be considered normal. Furthermore, normal body temperature varies depending on gender, activity levels, food and beverage consumption, time of day, and stage of menstruation. So consider these factors if trying to determine if you or someone else has a fever. For an adult, in reality, normal body temperature ranges from 97.8 F (36.6 C) to slightly under 100 F (37.8 C). Research indicates that temperature discrepancies as much as 1 F in either direction can occur with ear thermometers when compared with rectal readings, the most accurate way of measuring. Due to all the factors mentioned above, and the fact that there may be some thermometer error and/or poor measuring technique, try to take multiple readings, ideally with different types of thermometers in different parts of the body. Compare all the readings and average them out. Furthermore, understand the other common indicators of mild-to-moderate fevers, such as: sweating while inactive, headache, achy muscles, weakness, loss of appetite and increased thirst. A single ear reading from a thermometer should not be used to determine the course of action or treatment. Children can be very ill without a fever, or appear normal with a temperature a little over 100 F (37.8 C) don't make conclusions just based on numbers; look for other symptoms. Fevers are common symptoms of illness, but that's not usually a bad thing as they seem to play a key role in fighting infections. Although an ear temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or greater is considered a fever, if your child is older than one year and is drinking lots of fluids, playful and sleeping normally, there's usually no reason or need to treat it. However, temperatures of around 102 F (38.9 C) or greater combined with symptoms such as unusual irritability, discomfort, lethargy, and moderate-to-severe coughing and/or diarrhea, then a trip to the doctor is certainly warranted. Symptoms of high fevers (103 F 106 F or 39.4 C 41.1 C) often include: hallucinations, confusion, severe irritability and convulsions, and are usually considered medical emergencies. Your doctor may recommend acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Children's Motrin, others) to help reduce a fever. However, ibuprofen can't be given before 6 months of age and aspirin should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years due to the risk of Reye's syndrome.
Summary: Understand normal body temperature differences. Determine if a fever exists. Know when to see your doctor.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: After you finish securing the lining and exterior piece together at the waistline, line up the exterior edges of the skirt and pin them together with the wrong sides facing each other. Then, sew a straight stitch 0.5in (1.3cm) from the raw edges of the exterior piece. Repeat this for the lining, but do not sew the back seam of the lining onto the exterior piece. Leave them separate. If your skirt includes a zipper, then you will also need to sew the edges of your skirt's lining to the edges of the zipper tape before you sew up the back seam. Fold the edges of the lining fabric under around the edges of the zipper. Then, insert a few pins on each side of the zipper to hold the fabric in place. Sew a zigzag or straight stitch along the edges of the zipper and skirt lining to secure them together. Make sure that you do not sew through the skirt's exterior layer when you do this. To hem your skirt, first fold the material so that the raw edges will be hidden on the inside of the skirt. Insert a pin every 2 to 3in (5.1 to 7.6cm) along the bottom edges of the skirt's exterior and lining pieces. Set the lining hem 1in (2.5cm) higher than the skirt's hem when you pin them into place. Make sure to fold and pin the hems separately. The only instance where you would want to hem them together is if you are making a pencil skirt. Place the pinned edge of the skirt's exterior under your presser foot. Then, apply gentle pressure to the pedal to sew around the edges of the skirt's hem. Remove the pins as you go to avoid damaging your sewing machine. Position the stitches about 0.25in (0.64cm) from the folded edge of the hem. After you finish sewing the hem on the skirt's exterior, repeat the same process on the skirt's lining.
Summary: Pin and sew the back seams of the skirt and lining separately. Sew the edges of the lining to the zipper tape on your skirt. Fold under the edge of the lining and skirt by about 0.5in (1.3cm). Sew a straight stitch along the folded edges of the skirt and lining.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you take blood pressure, the patient should be sitting for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) beforehand. Blood pressure readings should be taken while the patient is at rest with their legs and arms uncrossed. Place the cuff on the upper arm (above the elbow), tightening it well. A mark on the cuff will indicate where it needs to be placed in relation to the artery. The wired part of the machine should be on the inside of the arm. If it's a wrist cuff, place it so the monitor is on the inside of the wrist. Once secured, turn the machine on, and start the reading. Try to remain still or have the patient remain still while it's reading. You can take more than one reading for better accuracy. A reading of less than 120/80 is considered normal. Any higher starts getting into prehypertension (pre-high blood pressure). Apply the cuff to just above the elbow, tightening enough that you can just fit two fingertips underneath. Slip the stethoscope between the skin and the cuff in the middle of the antecubital fossa, or elbow pit, and put the earpieces in your ears. The gauge for the machine should sit in your cuffed hand, if you're taking your own measurements, or you can just hold it if you're taking someone else's measurements. Squeeze the pump quickly (with the opposite hand if you're reading yourself). When you get to 30 points above what your systolic pressure (high end) normally is, you can stop. If you are working on someone else, inflate it to the 160 to 180 range, though if you immediately hear heartbeats, you'll need to go higher. Begin letting the air out by turning the knob counterclockwise. It should only drop the gauge 2 to 3 points a second. Make sure deflation shows steady on the gauge. When you hear the first heartbeat, note where the gauge is, as that's the systolic pressure. When the heartbeat stops, note where the gauge is again, which is the diastolic pressure. You can deflate and remove the cuff.
Summary:
Have the person sit quietly. Try an automatic machine. Set up a manual blood pressure cuff. Inflate the cuff on a manual blood pressure cuff. Release the air to read blood pressure.