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NClaborn · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

An older adult client admitted with pneumonia has a normal body temperature. Which reason for this inconsistency in body temperature will the nurse plan for when providing care to this client?

A) The room is cold.
B) The client does not have pneumonia.
C) The temperature is not a valid indicator of the pathology of the illness.
D) The client is losing body heat.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with minor burns and elevated body temperature after being in a house fire. What should be included in this client's plan of care?

Select all that apply.
A) Providing blankets
B) Keeping the room temperature warm
C) Restricting fluids
D) Encouraging fluids
E) Lowering room temperature

cegalasso · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Older adults' temperatures may not be a valid indication of the seriousness of the pathology of a disease. Other symptoms such as confusion and restlessness may be a more accurate indicator. A decrease in temperature does not indicate that the client does not have pneumonia. The client may or may not be losing body heat. It is not known whether the room is or is not cold.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D, E

The client with an elevated body temperature should be encouraged to ingest fluids or should be provided with IV fluids. The increase in body temperature could be due to dehydration. Another intervention to help the client with an elevated temperature is to lower the room temperature. The client's fluids should not be restricted. Blankets and providing a warm room would be applicable if the client had a low body temperature.