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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