A 13-year-old has been admitted with a diagnosis of rheumatic fever and is on bed rest. He has a sore throat. His joints are painful and swollen. He has a red rash on his trunk and is experiencing...

A 13-year-old has been admitted with a diagnosis of rheumatic fever and is on bed rest. He has a sore throat. His joints are painful and swollen. He has a red rash on his trunk and is experiencing aimless movements of his extremities. Use the chart below to determine what the nurse should do first.

1. Report the heart rate to the primary health care provider.

2. Apply lotion to the rash.

3. Splint the joints to relieve the pain.

4. Request a prescription for medication to treat the elevated temperature.