Asked by Fizza Chaudhry on Jun 27, 2024
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A 1-day postoperative client has a temperature of 36.8°C.What is the nurse's next best action?
A) Contact the primary care provider for guidance.
B) Document the temperature and continue with his care.
C) Administer the prescribed antipyretic medication.
D) Instruct the client to drink more fluids.
Postoperative Client
A patient who is in the recovery phase following a surgical procedure, requiring care and monitoring to ensure proper healing.
Antipyretic Medication
A type of drug used to prevent or reduce fever by lowering body temperature.
Primary Care Provider
A health care practitioner who sees people that have common medical problems. This person is most often a doctor, but may also be a physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
- Understand how to evaluate postoperative vital signs and select appropriate nursing interventions.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand how to evaluate postoperative vital signs and select appropriate nursing interventions.
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