The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Temperature

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a temperature reading of 100.4° F (38° C) . The patient's last two temperature readings were 98.6° F (37° C) and 96.8° F (36° C) . Which action will the nurse take?

• A) Wait 30 minutes and recheck the patient's temperature.
• B) Assume that the patient has an infection and order blood cultures.
• C) Encourage the patient to move around to increase muscular activity.
• D) Be aware that temperatures this high are harmful and affect patient safety.

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