The nursing diagnosis is hyperthermia due to an inflammatory response. Short term goals are to lower the patient's temperature within 1 hour of interventions. Interventions include monitoring vital signs, providing tepid sponge baths, increasing oral fluids, instructing rest, and deep breathing exercises. Dependent interventions include administering the prescribed medication of paracetamol to reduce fever through its effects on the hypothalamus.
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The nursing diagnosis is hyperthermia due to an inflammatory response. Short term goals are to lower the patient's temperature within 1 hour of interventions. Interventions include monitoring vital signs, providing tepid sponge baths, increasing oral fluids, instructing rest, and deep breathing exercises. Dependent interventions include administering the prescribed medication of paracetamol to reduce fever through its effects on the hypothalamus.
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The nursing diagnosis is hyperthermia due to an inflammatory response. Short term goals are to lower the patient's temperature within 1 hour of interventions. Interventions include monitoring vital signs, providing tepid sponge baths, increasing oral fluids, instructing rest, and deep breathing exercises. Dependent interventions include administering the prescribed medication of paracetamol to reduce fever through its effects on the hypothalamus.
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