A young adult patient who is receiving antibiotics for an infected leg wound has a temperature of 101.8° F (38.7° C)The patient reports having no discomfort. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

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Mild to moderate temperature elevations (<103° F)do not harm young adult patients and may benefit host defense mechanisms. The nurse should continue to monitor the temperature. Antipyretics are not indicated unless the patient is complaining of fever-related symptoms,and the patient does not require analgesics if not reporting discomfort. There is no need to notify the patient's health care provider or to use a cooling blanket for a moderate temperature elevation.

A Young Adult Patient Who Is Receiving Antibiotics for an Infected