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