Fever
Topic: Fundamentals
A body temperature above normal caused by a raised hypothalamic set point; in adults 38 °C (100.4 °F) or higher is generally treated as fever. It is most often a response to infection. Record the route of measurement, support fluid intake, watch for chills and dehydration, and report fever in a neutropenic client or a newborn at once.
- Also known as:
- Pyrexia
- In Turkish:
- Ateş
What does Fever mean?
Fever is part of the Fundamentals topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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