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
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.
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