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SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION Body temperature elevated above normal level that is usually caused by
EVALUATION After 4 hours of nursing intervention goals and objectives was met as evidenced
several factors related maintain core to illness. As inoculation temperature within normal range as evidenced by: >Observe for shaking chills and profuse diaphoresis
by:
>restlessness
>warm to touch
and multiplication occurs. Once the bacteria starts to - Body temperature is lowered to 37C.
grow in number, it will soon reach it pathogenic level that will result into pyrexia or fever as a defense mechanism of the body.
>Provide tepid sponge baths and avoid the use of ice water and alcohol.
>May help reduce fever. Use of ice water and alcohol may cause chills and can elevate temperature.
>To reduce
or minimize movement.
Dependent: >Administer antipyretics as prescribed by the physician , utilizing 10Rs in giving medication. >Antipyretics acts on the hypothalamus, reducing hyperthermia.