A Nurse Assesses a Woman's Temperature 6 Hours After a Vaginal

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a woman's temperature 6 hours after a vaginal birth and finds it to be 100.4°F (38°C) .What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Encourage the woman to drink plenty of fluids.
• B) Document the findings and notify the provider.
• C) Have the woman cough and deep breathe.
• D) Prepare to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol).

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