A client with AIDS is experiencing fever with night sweats. A suggestion the nurse could make is to
A) drink all liquids in the morning.
B) keep liquids at the bedside to drink.
C) limit fluid intake after supper.
D) take aspirin if awakened in the night.

Question

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Teach the client how to manage chronic recurrent night fever and night sweats by taking the antipyretic of choice before going to sleep; having a change of bedclothes nearby; keeping a plastic cover on the pillow; placing a towel over the pillow in case of profuse diaphoresis; and keeping liquids at the bedside to drink. Limiting fluids in any manner might contribute to hypovolemia.

A Client with AIDS Is Experiencing Fever with Night Sweats