The nurse is providing care for a patient admitted to the burn unit with burns to 45 percent of the body. After 3 days, the nurse notes that the patient's temperature is newly elevated at 100.2°F (37.9°C), and the patient exhibits new-onset agitation and confusion. Which action does the nurse take first?

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The first action the nurse should take is to notify the registered nurse (RN) or healthcare provider (HCP) because new-onset agitation, confusion, and a fever in a burn patient could indicate an infection or other serious complication that requires immediate assessment and potential intervention.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient Admitted to the Burn