A nurse is caring for a child with a fever lower than 102°F. What interventions should the nurse perform when caring for this child?
A) Check the child's temperature every 10 minutes.
B) Keep the child quiet and prevent the child from crying.
C) Sponge the child with lukewarm water.
D) Cover the child in a blanket.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should keep the child quiet and prevent the child from crying. If the oral temperature of the child is over 104°F, then the child is sponged with lukewarm water, and the child's temperature is taken every 10 minutes. The nurse should not overdress the child, but dress the child in the minimum clothes for comfort.
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