Multiple Choice
The nurse working the night shift on a surgical unit is making rounds at 0400 hours.She notices that the patient's temperature is 36°C (96.8°F) ,whereas at 1600 hours the preceding day,it was 37°C (98.6°F) .What should the nurse do?
A) Call the physician immediately to report a possible infection.
B) Realize that this is a normal temperature variation.
C) Provide another blanket to conserve body temperature.
D) Provide medication to lower the temperature further.
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