A Client with an Infection Has a Fever

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client with an infection has a fever.What actions by the nurse help increase the client's comfort? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Administer antipyretics around the clock.
• B) Change the client's gown and linens when damp.
• C) Offer cool fluids to the client frequently.
• D) Place ice bags in the armpits and groin.
• E) Provide a fan to help cool the client.

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or qualities that define an individual's behavior in various situations.

Consistency

The quality of always acting or behaving in the same way, showing similarity or uniformity in actions over time.

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A personality trait characterized by an individual's ability to regulate behavior to accommodate social situations, often adaptable and sensitive to social cues.

Preference

The selection or tendency of an individual to favor one alternative over others.