A client is experiencing an elevated temperature. What should the ...

[jwb375]

A client is experiencing an elevated temperature. What should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Administer warm intravenous fluids.
  B) Apply warm blankets.
  C) Provide dry clothing.
  D) Increase oral fluid intake.
  E) Administer antipyretic medication.

Question 2

During an assessment, the nurse notes that a client who was a victim of an industrial accident has a mildly elevated body temperature. When discussing the client's increased temperature, which will the nurse attribute it to?
 
  A) Infection
  B) Diet
  C) Exercise
  D) Stress

[Ahnyah]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D, E

The client has an elevated temperature. The administration of antipyretic medication is one treatment used to lower the body temperature. Increasing oral fluid intake is an intervention for an elevated body temperature. The other options would be interventions to help a client with a lower body temperature.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

Factors that affect body temperature include age, diurnal variations, exercise, hormones, stress, and environment. The client who is a victim of an industrial accident most likely has a temperature elevation because of stress. There is no evidence presented to suspect infection. The client was not exercising. Diet does not influence body temperature.

[jwb375]

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[amandalm]

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