The Patient with Heart Failure Is Restless with a Temperature

question 37

Multiple Choice

The patient with heart failure is restless with a temperature of 102.2° F (39° C) . Which action will the nurse take?

• A) Place the patient on oxygen.
• B) Encourage the patient to cough.
• C) Restrict the patient's fluid intake.
• D) Increase the patient's metabolic rate.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Working Capital

The difference between a company’s current assets and current liabilities, indicating the short-term financial health and operational efficiency.

Salvage Value

This is the estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life, used in calculating depreciation.

Cost of Equipment

The total expenditure for purchasing machinery, tools, and other hardware used in production or office environments.