The nurse is caring for a client who has an oral temperature of 99.6° F at 8:00 AM, the start of the day shift. The client’s care plan indicates that vital signs should be taken once a shift. In...

The nurse is caring for a client who has an oral temperature of 99.6° F at 8:00 AM, the start of the day shift. The client’s care plan indicates that vital signs should be taken once a shift. In planning care for the client, which action is most appropriate?

a. Ensure that the temperature is taken promptly at 4:00 PM.

b. Call the physician for a more frequent order.

c. Take the temperature as necessary.

d. Begin cooling measures.

Rationale for your selection: