Fever Teaching 2076
SN instructed patient that to drink plenty of fluids ( fever, which may be related to the flu, can cause dehydration ). It is important to maintain hydration. Take acetaminophen ( but do not take aspirin unless your doctor tells ). SN instructed patient to get a flu shot each year and decrease the exposure to the flu.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.