A Patient Who Has Had a Splenectomy Complains of Malaise

A patient who has had a splenectomy complains of malaise. The nurse checks the patient's temperature and finds it is 102°F (39°C) . Which of the following actions by the nurse should take priority?

A) Administer acetaminophen to reduce fever and relieve discomfort.
B) Encourage fluids to reduce fever and prevent dehydration.
C) Explain to the patient that low-grade fevers are common after splenectomy because the spleen is part of the immune system.
D) Notify the physician.