While waiting for the physician to respond regarding a client's elevated temperature,what can the nurse do to assist the client?

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Increasing fluid intake can help to lower a client's body temperature, as it helps to promote hydration and reduce dehydration-related hyperthermia. It is important to wait for the physician's response before instituting any other interventions, as the cause of the fever could be complex and require medical attention. Bathing the client with ice water could cause hypothermia, giving an antipyretic may obscure the true temperature and underlying condition and lowering the room temperature may not be effective enough on its own.

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