Which nursing interventions are appropriate for a 38-year-old patient admitted with a diagnosis of Dehydration who has a temperature of 101.5°F (38.6°C) ? Select all that apply.

A) Provide oral and/or IV fluids.
B) Take vital signs every 2 hours.
C) Contact the provider for respirations of 18 breaths/min.
D) Keep the patient on a "nothing by mouth" (NPO) diet until defervescence occurs.
E) Apply a cooling blanket every 2 hours.

An elevated temperature can be expected in a patient with dehydration.A temperature of 101.5°F (38.6°C)in a 38-year-old adult will require fluids to replace those lost through diaphoresis and monitoring of vital signs at least every 2 hours.The frequency of VS may increase if the patient's temperature continues to increase.An increase in respirations is expected with an elevated temperature (respiratory rate increases by up to four breaths/min for every 1°F [0.6°C] increase in temperature).The nurse should encourage the patient to eat a balanced and healthy diet,not withhold foods.A cooling blanket is not indicated for a temperature of 101.5°F.