A patient who has diabetes complains of a tingling sensation in the face and is running a fever. Two hours later, the nurse notes dark drainage coming from the patient's nose. Which is the nurse's priority action?
1. Encourage the patient to frequently blow the nose.
2. Notify the health care provider immediately.
3. Administer antipyretics.
4. Obtain a blood glucose level.
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Rationale 1: Frequent nose blowing is not indicated.
Rationale 2: When a diabetic patient complains of a tingling sensation and has an elevated temperature, the nurse must notify the provider of these signs of mucormycosis. The provider will treat the disorder with antifungal therapy and surgical removal of the affected tissue.
Rationale 3: Administering antipyretics is a comfort measure for the patient but is not the priority.
Rationale 4: Obtaining a blood glucose level is not indicated.
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