Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in early labor with intact membranes and a temperature of 38.9┬░C (102┬░F).After notifying the provider, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Acetaminophen reduces fever safely in pregnancy, addressing the 102┬░F temperature. Misoprostol (A) induces labor, catheters (C) monitor contractions, and rechecking (D) delays treatment.