A nurse is preparing to administer a sponge bath to reduce fever in a patient. Which of the following is the most appropriate action to take?
1. Lower the temperature of the room to aid in reducing the patient's body temperature.
2. Place ice in a bowl of water so that it is cold enough to have the desired effect.
3. Assess the patient's temperature to have a baseline.
4. Plan to provide care to other patients after applying moist cloths to this patient's axilla and groin.
ANS: 3
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