Answer :
From the options given, the temperatures representing the average or normal values are Tympanic 99.6°F (37.6°C) and Oral 98.6°F (37°C).
Normal body temperature is typically considered to be around 98.6°F (37.0°C), with minor variations depending on the measurement site. Here are the average normal temperatures for each site based on general medical guidelines:
- Rectal: Typically ranges around 98.6°F to 100.4°F (37.0°C to 38.0°C). A temperature of 96.5°F (35.8 °C) is below the normal range for rectal measurements.
- Oral: The average is about 98.6°F (37.0°C). Comparing to the given options, 98.6°F (37.0°C) is within the normal range.
- Tympanic (ear): Generally similar to rectal temperatures, around 98.6°F to 100.4°F (37.0°C to 38.0°C). A value of 99.6°F (37.6°C) fits this range.
- Axillary (underarm): Slightly lower than oral temperatures, typically around 97.8°F (36.5°C). A temperature of 101.9°F (38.8°C) is well above the normal range for axillary measurements.
- Temporal (forehead): Usually mirrors oral temperature, about 98.6°F (37.0°C). A temperature of 97.6°F (36.4°C) is slightly low but can still be considered within a normal variation.