Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who suffered a traumatic head injury.The patient's temperature rises to 104.5° F but there is no evidence of infection.Which statement will the nurse make to the patient's family member who verbalizes concern over the patient's fever?
A) "The area of the brain that controls body temperature was damaged."
B) "The body is compensating for losing too much body heat in the accident."
C) "I will contact the physician now to obtain an order for antibiotics."
D) "The hospital room must be too warm so I will turn down the thermostat."
Correct Answer:
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