The nurse is caring for a young adult client who is receiving antibiotics for an infected leg wound and has a temperature of 38.8°C (101.8°F). Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Mild to moderate temperature elevations (less than 39.5°C [103.1°F]) do not harm the young adult client and may benefit host defence mechanisms. The nurse should continue to monitor the temperature. Antipyretics are not indicated unless the client is complaining of fever-related symptoms. There is no need to notify the client's health care provider or to use a cooling blanket for a moderate temperature elevation.

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