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Lissy Santana
on Oct 12, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a temperature reading of 38°C (100.4°F) .His last two temperature readings were 37°C (98.6°F) and 36°C (96.8°F) .The nurse should
A) Call the physician and anticipate an order to treat the fever.
B) Assume that the patient has an infection and order blood cultures.
C) Wait an hour and recheck the patient's temperature.
D) Be aware that temperatures this high are harmful and affect patient safety.
Anticipate Order
A concept likely related to predicting or preparing for tasks or commands in various contexts, though it's not a widely recognized key term in a specific academic or professional field.
Recheck Temperature
The process of measuring temperature again to ensure accuracy or monitor changes.
Blood Cultures
Laboratory tests involving the cultivation of blood samples to detect and identify pathogens present in the bloodstream.
- Articulate the customary physiological diversity in body temperature and the consequence of alterations in temperature metrics over time.
- Be aware of the nursing interventions necessary to manage fever and the rationale behind each intervention.
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Learning Objectives
- Articulate the customary physiological diversity in body temperature and the consequence of alterations in temperature metrics over time.
- Be aware of the nursing interventions necessary to manage fever and the rationale behind each intervention.