Summary NUR601 The nurse is caring for a client who delivered a healthy infant 4 hours ago. The nu

NUR601 The nurse is caring for a client who delivered a healthy infant 4 hours ago. The nu NUR601 The nurse is caring for a client who delivered a healthy infant 4 hours ago. The nurse notes that the mother's temperature is 100.2F. Which of the following action is the priority for the nurse? A.Retake the temperature in 15 minutes B. Notify the PCP C.Encourage oral fluids D. Administer prescribed AcetaminophenThe priority action for the nurse in this situation would be:C. Encourage oral fluidsExplanationA slight elevation in temperature (up to 100.4F) within the first 24 hours after delivery is common and is often due to the dehydrating effects of labor. Encouraging the mother to drink more fluids can help to bring down her temperature.Here's a breakdown of why the other options are not the priority:ï‚·A. Retake the temperature in 15 minutes: While it's important to monitor the mother's temperature, it's not the immediate priority. The temperature is not dangerously high and there's a known, non-threatening cause that can be addressed first.ï‚·B. Notify the PCP: If the mother