Nursing fundamentals · practice question
A 70-year-old client in a rehabilitation facility is being evaluated for nursing care related to mobility and positioning. Assessment data include temperature 100.8°F (38.2°C) with rigors and chills. Which nursing action is the priority to keep the client safe?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Stay with the client, remove immediate hazards, reassess, and escalate per facility safety protocol.
Why
Client safety requires direct assessment, hazard reduction, and timely escalation rather than assumptions, abandonment, or policy-only actions.
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