An older adult client with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) has a low-grade fever. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Provide warm blankets.
B) Restrict fluids.
C) Encourage getting out of bed to ambulate.
D) Notify the healthcare provider.
Answer: D
Clients with chronic conditions such as CHF should be further evaluated by the healthcare provider as to the cause of the fever. The nurse should not restrict the client's fluids. Providing warm blankets might make the client more uncomfortable. The client should not be encouraged to perform activity until the source of the fever has been identified.
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