A patient's temperature is increasing. The nurse should assess which of the following electrolytes for this patient?
1. sodium
2. potassium
3. phosphorous
4. magnesium
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Rationale: With an elevated temperature, there can be a loss of water and sodium through diaphoresis. The nurse should assess the patient's sodium level. Potassium, phosphorous, and magnesium will not be affected by the increase in body temperature.
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