Tepid water or sponge baths are indicated for hyperthermia in children. The nurse should do which of the following?

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Adding isopropyl alcohol to the bath water or directing a fan on the child can cause rapid temperature changes and potentially lead to shivering or alcohol poisoning through skin absorption. Stopping the bath if the child begins to chill is important to prevent hypothermia. Continuing the bath for a specific time like 5 minutes is not mentioned as a guideline for managing hyperthermia with tepid water or sponge baths.

Tepid Water or Sponge Baths Are Indicated for Hyperthermia in Children