Asked by Abenathi Cwathi on May 09, 2024
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The nurse is caring for an adult patient with a temperature of 101.2° F.Which statement will the nurse make to the patient's family member who verbalizes concern over the patient's fever?
A) "Fevers this high can cause permanent neurological damage."
B) "Fevers under 102° F help the body's immune system fight infections."
C) "The fever may cause the patient to have a febrile seizure."
D) "I will call the physician now to obtain an order for antibiotics."
Febrile Seizure
A convulsion in a child triggered by a fever, typically occurring in children aged six months to five years, and usually harmless in the long term.
Immune System
The body's defense mechanism against pathogens, comprising various organs, tissues, and cells that work together to protect the body from disease.
Infections
The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that are not normally present within the body.
- Identify and explain the appropriate nursing interventions for patients with fever and temperature regulation issues.
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RB
Ramadan BarakatMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Fever serves as an important defense mechanism.Therefore most health care providers will not treat an adult's fever until it is greater than 39° C (102.2° F).A fever is usually not harmful if it stays below 39° C (102.2° F)in adults or 40° C (104° F)in children.Dehydration and febrile seizures occur during rising temperatures of children between 6 months and 3 years of age.Febrile seizures are unusual in patients older than 5 years of age.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and explain the appropriate nursing interventions for patients with fever and temperature regulation issues.