A Patient Who Has an Infected Abdominal Wound Develops a Temperature

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient who has an infected abdominal wound develops a temperature of 104° F (40° C) . All the following interventions are included in the patient's plan of care. In which order will the nurse perform the following actions?

• A) Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol).
• B) Perform wet-to-dry dressing change.
• C) Administer intravenous antibiotics.
• D) Sponge patient with cool water.

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