Nursing Care Plan for Fever
Nursing Care Plan for Fever
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This Nursing Care Plan is designed to address the management of fever, based on common use cases, and includes interventions to reduce the patient's fever and promote recovery.
Date |
Assessment |
Nursing Diagnosis |
Interventions |
Evaluation/ Outcomes |
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January 15, 2050 |
Patient presents with a temperature of 102°F, chills, and discomfort. |
Fever related to infection (bacterial/viral). |
- Administer antipyretic (acetaminophen 650mg PO). |
Patient’s temperature reduced to 99°F after 4 hours. Increased comfort and hydration. |
January 16, 2050 |
Temperature remains elevated at 101.5°F, no improvement in symptoms. |
Fever associated with post-surgical recovery. |
- Apply cool compress to forehead every 30 minutes. |
Temperature stabilized at 100°F, patient reports reduced discomfort. |
January 17, 2050 |
Fever persists despite interventions, patient reports increasing fatigue. |
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO). |
- Continue antipyretic therapy. |
Temperature slightly reduced to 100.5°F; awaiting test results. |
January 18, 2050 |
After a full workup, bacterial infection identified. |
Fever due to bacterial infection. |
- Administer prescribed antibiotics (amoxicillin 500mg). |
Fever decreased to 99°F, patient feels less fatigued. |
Nursing Care Plan for Fever (Post-Trauma)
Date |
Assessment |
Nursing Diagnosis |
Interventions |
Evaluation/ Outcomes |
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February 10, 2050 |
Patient has a fever of 101°F, recent history of trauma (fractured leg). |
Fever related to traumatic injury and inflammatory response. |
- Administer antipyretics (ibuprofen 400mg). |
Temperature reduced to 100.2°F, no increase in pain or swelling. |
February 11, 2050 |
Temperature remains at 100°F with slight increase in swelling around injury site. |
Fever due to inflammation. |
- Apply cold compress to injury site for 20 minutes every 4 hours. |
Patient's temperature stable at 99.8°F, no increase in swelling. |
Nursing Care Plan for Fever (Heat-related Illness)
Date |
Assessment |
Nursing Diagnosis |
Interventions |
Evaluation/ Outcomes |
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July 15, 2050 |
Patient presents with fever (103°F), dry skin, and confusion after prolonged exposure to heat. |
Fever due to heat exhaustion. |
- Move patient to a cool environment. |
Patient’s temperature decreased to 101°F, alertness improved. |
July 16, 2050 |
Temperature remains at 101.2°F with mild dehydration signs. |
Heat-related fever and dehydration. |
- Administer IV fluids (0.9% saline). |
Temperature lowered to 99.5°F, hydration status improved. |