A client is experiencing an elevated temperature due to a viral illness. What should the nurse anticipate being included in this client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
A)Administer warm intravenous fluids.
B)Apply warm blankets.
C)Keep limbs close to body.
D)Increase 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 fluid intake is another intervention for an elevated body temperature. The other options would be interventions to help a client with a low body temperature.
B)The client has an elevated temperature. The administration of antipyretic medication is one treatment used to lower the body temperature. Increasing fluid intake is another intervention for an elevated body temperature. The other options would be interventions to help a client with a low body temperature.
C)The client has an elevated temperature. The administration of antipyretic medication is one treatment used to lower the body temperature. Increasing fluid intake is another intervention for an elevated body temperature. The other options would be interventions to help a client with a low body temperature.
D)The client has an elevated temperature. The administration of antipyretic medication is one treatment used to lower the body temperature. Increasing fluid intake is another intervention for an elevated body temperature. The other options would be interventions to help a client with a low body temperature.
E)The client has an elevated temperature. The administration of antipyretic medication is one treatment used to lower the body temperature. Increasing fluid intake is another intervention for an elevated body temperature. The other options would be interventions to help a client with a low body temperature.

A Client Is Experiencing an Elevated Temperature Due to a Viral