An elderly client with a history of congestive heart failure has a low-grade fever. Which of the following should the nurse do?
1. Restrict fluids.
2. Notify the physician.
3. Provide warm blankets.
4. Encourage out of bed to ambulate.
2. Notify the physician.
Rationale:
Clients with chronic conditions such as congestive heart failure should be further evaluated by the physician 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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