The nurse is caring for a patient with an infectious disease. The physician orders acetaminophen for a temperature over 101.5°F. The patient becomes febrile with a temperature of 101.4°F
What would the nurse encourage the patient to do to help bring the fever down?
A) Take a cold shower.
B) Sit in front of the fan.
C) Maintain adequate fluid intake.
D) Rest.
Ans: C
Feedback: Whether fever is treated or untreated, adequate fluid intake is important during febrile episodes. Taking a cold shower or sitting in front of a fan could cause shivering, which will increase the body's temperature. Rest will not bring down a fever.
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