When a Frail 83-Year-Old Patient Whose Temperature Was 96

question 30

Multiple Choice

When a frail 83-year-old patient whose temperature was 96.8° F at 8:00 AM shows a temperature of 98.6° F at 4:00 PM, the nurse is:

• A) pleased that the temperature has come up to normal.
• B) satisfied that the patient is warm enough.
• C) concerned about the evidence of fever.
• D) relieved that the patient is improving.

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