{"id":138522,"date":"2024-09-15T09:05:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T09:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=138522"},"modified":"2024-09-15T09:05:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T09:05:58","slug":"a-nurse-is-caring-for-a-toddler-who-has-a-respiratory-illness-and-a-temperature-of-39-3-c-102-7-f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/15\/a-nurse-is-caring-for-a-toddler-who-has-a-respiratory-illness-and-a-temperature-of-39-3-c-102-7-f\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a respiratory illness and a temperature of 39.3\u00b0 C (102.7″ F)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a respiratory illness and a temperature of 39.3\u00b0 C (102.7″ F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the toddler’s temperature?
A.
Give the toddler a tepid bath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
Administer an aspirin suppository.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
Remove the toddler’s extra clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
Apply a cooling blanket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is C. Remove the toddler’s extra clothing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When caring for a toddler with a high fever, such as a temperature of 39.3\u00b0C (102.7\u00b0F), it’s important to take steps that are both effective and safe. Here\u2019s a detailed explanation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Remove Extra Clothing<\/strong>: The primary goal in managing fever is to help the body regulate its temperature. Removing extra clothing helps to reduce the body\u2019s insulation, allowing heat to escape more effectively. This can help lower the toddler\u2019s body temperature. In contrast, adding layers or keeping the child overly bundled can trap heat and potentially worsen the fever. It\u2019s a simple and effective method to help with temperature regulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tepid Bath<\/strong>: While a tepid bath (using lukewarm water) can help cool the body, it should be used with caution. The water should be lukewarm, not cold, as cold water can cause shivering, which might increase the body\u2019s temperature rather than decrease it. This method might be used in conjunction with other strategies but is not always the first-line approach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Aspirin Suppository<\/strong>: Aspirin is generally not recommended for children with fever, especially in those younger than 16, due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious condition. Instead, acetaminophen or ibuprofen is typically used to manage fever in children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Cooling Blanket<\/strong>: Applying a cooling blanket can be too aggressive for a toddler. It could potentially cause discomfort or lead to hypothermia if not monitored carefully. Cooling blankets are generally used in more controlled settings, such as in a hospital under professional supervision.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In summary, removing extra clothing is the safest and most effective initial step for reducing a toddler\u2019s fever at home. If the fever persists or is accompanied by other concerning symptoms, it is important to seek medical advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a respiratory illness and a temperature of 39.3\u00b0 C (102.7″ F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the toddler’s temperature?A.Give the toddler a tepid bath. B.Administer an aspirin suppository. C.Remove the toddler’s extra clothing. D.Apply a cooling blanket. The correct answer […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-138522","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138522"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138522\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=138522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=138522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}