Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a temperature reading of 100.4° F (38° C) . The patient's last two temperature readings were 98.6° F (37° C) and 96.8° F (36° C) . Which action will the nurse take?
A) Wait 30 minutes and recheck the patient's temperature.
B) Assume that the patient has an infection and order blood cultures.
C) Encourage the patient to move around to increase muscular activity.
D) Be aware that temperatures this high are harmful and affect patient safety.
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