A Client's Temperature After Dialysis Is 99° F (37

question 36

Multiple Choice

A client's temperature after dialysis is 99° F (37.2° C) and was normal before dialysis.Which is the nurse's best action?

• A) Continue to monitor the temperature.
• B) Encourage the client to drink fluids.
• C) Obtain a white blood cell count.
• D) Prepare to culture the fistula site.

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