A client is receiving care for an elevated body temperature. Which assessment findings indicate that care has been effective? Select all that apply.
A)Urine output of 20 mL/hour
B)Moist mucous membranes
C)Heart rate of 120 beats per minute
D)Good skin turgor
E)Blood pressure of 118/68 mmHg

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A)Evidence that interventions have been effective for a client with an elevated body temperature includes moist mucous membranes and good skin turgor. Urine output of 20 mL/hour indicates dehydration. Blood pressure of 118/68 mmHg is not an indication of the control of fever. A heart rate of 120 beats per minute could indicate dehydration.
B)Evidence that interventions have been effective for a client with an elevated body temperature includes moist mucous membranes and good skin turgor. Urine output of 20 mL/hour indicates dehydration. Blood pressure of 118/68 mmHg is not an indication of the control of fever. A heart rate of 120 beats per minute could indicate dehydration.
C)Evidence that interventions have been effective for a client with an elevated body temperature includes moist mucous membranes and good skin turgor. Urine output of 20 mL/hour indicates dehydration. Blood pressure of 118/68 mmHg is not an indication of the control of fever. A heart rate of 120 beats per minute could indicate dehydration.
D)Evidence that interventions have been effective for a client with an elevated body temperature includes moist mucous membranes and good skin turgor. Urine output of 20 mL/hour indicates dehydration. Blood pressure of 118/68 mmHg is not an indication of the control of fever. A heart rate of 120 beats per minute could indicate dehydration.
E)Evidence that interventions have been effective for a client with an elevated body temperature includes moist mucous membranes and good skin turgor. Urine output of 20 mL/hour indicates dehydration. Blood pressure of 118/68 mmHg is not an indication of the control of fever. A heart rate of 120 beats per minute could indicate dehydration.

A Client Is Receiving Care for an Elevated Body Temperature