The Nurse Is Caring for a Client and During the Second

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client and during the second postoperative day after abdominal surgery, the nurse obtains an oral temperature of 38.2°C (100.8°F) . Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

• A)Have the client use the incentive spirometer.
• B)Assess the surgical incision for redness and swelling.
• C)Administer the ordered PRN acetaminophen.
• D)Notify the client's health care provider about the fever.

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