A medical/surgical nurse is completing the admission assessment on a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The client's admitting weight is 165 lb (74.8 kg). The vital signs are as follows: temperature 96°F (35.6°C), pulse 110, respirations 20, and blood pressure 88/56 mmHg. The client received 3 L of normal saline in the emergency department. The total urine output for the past 2 hours is 20 mL via Foley catheter. Which intervention should the nurse recommend to the primary healthcare provider?
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The client has a temperature of 96°F (35.6°C), pulse of 110, respirations of 20, and blood pressure of 88/56 mmHg. These signs indicate possible hypothermia, tachycardia, and hypotension. Show more…
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