You are assigned to take Mr. Lippincott's temperature orally every four hours. At 8:00 AM it is 99.2 degrees F. At 12:00 PM it is 102 degrees F. You should
A) document it on the clipboard or flow sheet at the end of your shift.
B) continue taking temperatures on the other patients you are assigned to.
C) report Mr. Lippincott's temperature to the nurse at once.
D) refill the water pitcher and instruct the patient to drink plenty of ice water.
C
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