A client is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after a colon resection with the formation of a loop colostomy. The nurse determines the client’s abdominal dressing is clean and dry. Vital signs are temperature 100deg F (37.80 C) orally, heart rate 132 beats/minute, blood pressure 88/65 mm Hg, and urine output 10 mL/hour. Which intervention should the nurse implement? A Titrate IV vasopressor for systolic less than 80. B Give a 500 mL IV fluid bolus challenge. C Place a cooling blanket on the client. D Administer an antipyretic agent.
[Expert Solution]: A client is admitted to the intensive care…
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