An hour after her membranes ruptured,a laboring woman has a temperature of 38.2° C (100.7° F) .What action does the nurse perform first?
A) Provide cool, wet washcloths for the woman's forehead.
B) Assess and document the fetal heart rate.
C) Administer acetaminophen orally.
D) Encourage the woman to drink clear fluids.
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