Interventions That Reduce a Moderate Fever Due to Infection May

question 37

Multiple Choice

Interventions that reduce a moderate fever due to infection may be counterproductive because they may

• A) produce more pyrogens.
• B) produce prostaglandins.
• C) induce phagocytosis.
• D) slow recovery.
• E) dull pain perception.

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