Nursing Care for Fever Management

Pyrexia, hyperthermia or fever

Hyperpyrexia

Increased heart and respiratory rate, shivering, complaints of feeling cold, rise in body temperature, warm skin, increased thirst, drowsiness, weakness, convulsions, loss of appetite, sweating, possible dehydration

<p>Monitor vital signs, assess skin color and temperature, monitor white blood cell count, remove excess blankets when the client feels warm but provide extra warmth when the client feels chilled, provide adequate food and fluids, measure intake and output, reduce physical activity, administer antipyretics as ordered, provide oral hygiene to keep the mucous membrane moist, provide a tepid bath, provide dry clothing and bed linens</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Heat stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Visual disturbances (A), Muscle cramps (B), Excess thirst (C), Confusion (D), Nausea (F), Incontinence (G), Hot, dry skin (H)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing the clothing covering the body (A), Giving the victim cold fluids to drink (B), Using oscillating fans (C), Moving the client to a cooler environment (D), Placing wet towels over the skin (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypothermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased heart rate and respiration (B), Cold, pale skin (C), Uncontrolled shivering (E), Cyanotic skin (F), Depression and poor judgment (G)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remove wet clothes (A), Wrap the client in blankets (C), Place heating pads next to the area of the body (D), Place the client near a fire or in a warm room (E), Give warm fluids to drink (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A body temperature above the normal range.

A very high fever, usually above 41°C.

Usually caused by pyrogens like bacteria.

Increased heart rate, breathing, shivering, complaints of being cold, warm skin, thirst, drowsiness, weakness, loss of appetite, sweating, and possible dehydration.

Vital sign monitoring, skin assessment, white blood cell count assessment.

Providing warmth or cool compresses, fluids, and reducing overexertion, and administering antipyretics.

Dangerous condition due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures.

Confusion, delirium, excess thirst, nausea, muscle cramps, visual disturbances, hot dry skin, and incontinence.

Move to a cooler area, remove clothing, apply cool compresses, use fans, and seek medical attention.

A condition where body temperature drops below normal.

Mild (34-35°C), Moderate (30-33.8°C), Severe (>30°C).

Shivering, poor judgement, cold pale skin, decreased heart rate, respiration, cyanosis, cardiac dysrhythmia, loss of consciousness and unresponsiveness.

Remove wet clothing, apply blankets, provide warm fluids, move to a warm room, and use heating pads if needed.