A client is experiencing an elevated temperature.What should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
A) Administer warm intravenous fluids.
B) Apply warm blankets.
C) Provide dry clothing.
D) Increase oral fluid intake.
E) Administer antipyretic medication.

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A) The client has an elevated temperature. The administration of antipyretic medication is one treatment used to lower the body temperature. Increasing oral fluid intake is an intervention for an elevated body temperature. The other options would be interventions to help a client with a lower body temperature.
B) The client has an elevated temperature. The administration of antipyretic medication is one treatment used to lower the body temperature. Increasing oral fluid intake is an intervention for an elevated body temperature. The other options would be interventions to help a client with a lower body temperature.
C) The client has an elevated temperature. The administration of antipyretic medication is one treatment used to lower the body temperature. Increasing oral fluid intake is an intervention for an elevated body temperature. The other options would be interventions to help a client with a lower body temperature.
D) The client has an elevated temperature. The administration of antipyretic medication is one treatment used to lower the body temperature. Increasing oral fluid intake is an intervention for an elevated body temperature. The other options would be interventions to help a client with a lower body temperature.
E) The client has an elevated temperature. The administration of antipyretic medication is one treatment used to lower the body temperature. Increasing oral fluid intake is an intervention for an elevated body temperature. The other options would be interventions to help a client with a lower body temperature.

A Client Is Experiencing an Elevated Temperature