{"id":143093,"date":"2024-09-22T19:50:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T19:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=143093"},"modified":"2024-09-22T19:50:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T19:50:52","slug":"a-75-year-old-client-has-a-baseline-oral-temperature-of-96-8-f-36-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/22\/a-75-year-old-client-has-a-baseline-oral-temperature-of-96-8-f-36-c\/","title":{"rendered":"A 75-year-old client has a baseline oral temperature of 96.8\u00b0 F (36\u00b0 C)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A 75-year-old client has a baseline oral temperature of 96.8\u00b0 F (36\u00b0 C). Two hours later the client\u2019s oral temperature is 100.8\u00b0 F (38.2\u00b0 C).
Which action should a nurse take next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
Notify the health care provider to report and anticipate new orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
Cover the client with an additional blanket & alert the UAP to recheck in two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
Chart the temperature on the vital signs sheet and report to the new shift coming on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
Assess the client\u2019s temperature rectally and compare the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The correct answer is A. Notify the health care provider to report and anticipate new orders.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In this scenario, the client\u2019s temperature has increased from a baseline of 96.8\u00b0F (36\u00b0C) to 100.8\u00b0F (38.2\u00b0C) within a two-hour period. This significant change in temperature can indicate a possible infection or other medical condition requiring immediate attention, especially considering the client\u2019s age and potential vulnerability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Assessing the Situation<\/strong>: The increase in temperature of more than 2\u00b0F (1.1\u00b0C) is notable, particularly in older adults who may have a diminished physiological response to infection. A fever in this demographic can signify a serious underlying condition, making it essential to take prompt action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Notifying the Healthcare Provider<\/strong>: Option A is the most appropriate action because it ensures that the healthcare provider is aware of the client\u2019s change in condition. The provider may decide to order further diagnostic tests, lab work, or medications to address any potential infection or other health issues. This proactive approach can facilitate timely interventions that could improve the client\u2019s outcome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Other Options<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    • B<\/strong> (Covering with an additional blanket) does not address the potential cause of the fever and could lead to overheating or discomfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • C<\/strong> (Charting the temperature and reporting to the next shift) is important for continuity of care but is insufficient as an immediate response to the rising temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • D<\/strong> (Assessing rectally) may provide more accurate information, but it does not address the immediate need for medical evaluation and intervention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      In summary, the priority is to inform the healthcare provider of the significant change in the client’s condition. Early recognition and intervention are critical in managing potential complications in older adults.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      A 75-year-old client has a baseline oral temperature of 96.8\u00b0 F (36\u00b0 C). Two hours later the client\u2019s oral temperature is 100.8\u00b0 F (38.2\u00b0 C).Which action should a nurse take next? A.Notify the health care provider to report and anticipate new orders. B.Cover the client with an additional blanket & alert the UAP to recheck […]<\/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-143093","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143093","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=143093"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143093\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=143093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=143093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=143093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}