The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing hyperthermia. Which intervention is appropriate for this client?
A) Applying warm blankets
B) Administering a prescribed antipyretic medication
C) Keeping limbs close to the body
D) Covering the scalp with a hat
Answer: B
Hyperthermia is the medical term for an increase in body temperature. An appropriate intervention for a client experiencing hyperthermia is to administer a prescribed antipyretic medication, such as acetaminophen. Applying warm blankets, keeping the limbs close to the body, and covering the scalp with a hat are all appropriate interventions for a client who is experiencing hypothermia.
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