[Verified Answer]: The nurse is caring for a client with a…

The nurse is caring for a client with a fever of 101.60F (38.7°C). Based on the concept of thermoregulation, the nurse knows that the body will attempt to cool itself by various means of heat loss. Select the interventions that the nurse can safely use to decrease the client’s fever. Safe Not Recommended for This Client Interventions Cooling blanket Apply a damp cloth to the forehead Keep clothes, linens dry Ice bath Lower the temperature in the room Remove blankets from the bed Tepid sponge bath Remove extra layers of clothing Moisten skin and turn on a fan Ice packs