The patient has developed pneumonia, and his temperature is 38.5ºC. The patient is shivering and "feels uncomfortable." Which one of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Apply hot packs to the axilla and groin.
b. Wrap the patient's four extremities.
c. Increase oral fluid consumption.
d. Apply a hypothermia mattress.
C
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A Measures to increase temperature would not be indicated for a temperature of 38.5ºC.
B External covering of the patient's body should be reduced, without inducing shivering in the patient.
C The patient's oral fluid consumption should be increased (3 L per day for the patient with normal cardiac function and renal function).
D The environmental temperature should be controlled without inducing shivering in the patient.
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