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A nurse is preparing to bathe a client who has a fever. Which action is most appropriate to help reduce the client's body temperature?
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Use very cold water to sponge the client and lower the body temperature quickly.
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Correct answer Use tepid water for sponging and expose one body part at a time during the bath.
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Apply alcohol to the skin during the bath to enhance evaporative cooling.
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Keep the client fully covered during the bath to prevent chills.
Rationale
Using tepid water for sponging and exposing one body part at a time during the bath can help reduce fever through the process of evaporation without causing the client to shiver, which can actually raise body temperature. Very cold water or alcohol can cause shivering, which is a counterproductive response as it increases body temperature. Keeping the client fully covered during the bath can trap heat and prevent the body from cooling.
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