The client is admitted to the emergency department diagnosed with heatstroke. The client has a temperature of 104°F along with hot, dry skin. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
1. Start an IV to infuse intravenous fluids. 2. Administer the antipyretic acetaminophen (Tylenol). 3. Encourage the client to drink cold water. 4. Institute seizure precautions per hospital protocol.
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