The patient's oral temperature is 39° C.Which conclusion can the nurse make about the patient on the basis of this information?

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A temperature of 39° C is above normal,and the patient with an above-average temperature is febrile.Afebrile indicates a lack of fever but does not necessarily imply a subnormal temperature.An infection often causes a fever in the patient,but a physical examination and laboratory work or culture are necessary before concluding that the patient has an infection.A patient with an inflammation can have a fever,but the patient can have an inflammation without being febrile.

The Patient's Oral Temperature Is 39° C