Jane Doe was given Tylenol for her fever at 8 a.m. At noon, her temperature was 39.2°C. What action should be taken at noon?

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First, convert the patient's temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit, (39.2°C * 1.8) + 32 = 102.6°F, which is above 101°F, so the medication should be administered to the patient. The medication order calls for two 325 mg tablets to be administered.

Jane Doe Was Given Tylenol for Her Fever at 8