Problem: A 58 year old female patient was admitted with pneumonia 2 says ago. The nurse recognizes the patient must be monitored for signs of worsening infection. The patient's temperature taken at 7:00 Am is. 101.2 F
A. Discuss the factors that may be affecting the body temperature of this patient.
B. What systemic signs and symptoms are associated with an elevated temperature?
C. What should the nurse do if the patient's temperature is above normal?