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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Developed

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The nurse is caring for a patient who has developed an increased temperature during the first 24 hours postoperatively. Which of these actions is a priority for the nurse to take?


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Hereditary Illness

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Pregnancy Discrimination Act

A federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in the workplace.

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