Thirty-six hours after having surgery, a patient has a slightly elevated body temperature and generalized malaise, as well as pain and redness at the surgical site. Which intervention is most...

Thirty-six hours after having surgery, a patient has a slightly
elevated body temperature and generalized malaise, as well
as pain and redness at the surgical site. Which intervention is
most important to include in this patient’s nursing care plan?
a. Document the findings and continue to monitor the patient.
b. Administer antipyretics, as ordered.
c. Increase the frequency of assessment to every hour and
notify the patient’s primary care provider.
d. Increase the frequency of wound care and contact the
primary care provider for an antibiotic order.