The nurse is collecting data on a patient admitted with a history of severe diarrhea. Findings include cool, pale skin, red tongue with furrows, blood pressure 102/74, pulse 106, respirations 20,...

The nurse is collecting data on a patient admitted with a history of severe diarrhea. Findings include cool, pale skin, red tongue with furrows, blood pressure 102/74, pulse 106, respirations 20, temperature 99.9
^O
F (37.7
^OC). Which of the following actions should the nurse take now?

a. Report findings to registered nurse

b. Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) as ordered c. Obtain bedside commode

 d. Apply warm blankets