Nursing Care Plan for Fever

**Nursing Care Plan for Fever**

**1. Nursing Assessment:**

*What the Patient Feels (Subjective Data):*

- The patient says they have a fever, feel very tired, and their body aches. They also say they’ve been waking up at night because of chills and sweating.

- They mention having a headache, a sore throat, and not feeling like eating much.

*What the Nurse Observes (Objective Data):*

- The patient’s temperature is 38.5°C (101.3°F). Their pulse is 102 beats per minute, and they are breathing a little faster than normal at 20 breaths per minute.

- Their skin feels warm and looks flushed. They sometimes sweat a lot.

- Their throat is a little red. A lab test showed their white blood cell count is high, which can mean an infection. More test results are on the way.

**2. Nursing Diagnoses:**

- The patient has a fever because of an infection.

- They might get dehydrated because they aren’t drinking enough.

- They feel uncomfortable because of the fever and aches.

- They aren’t sleeping well because of the chills and sweating.

**3. Nursing Interventions:**

*Checking and Observing:*

- Take their temperature, pulse, and breathing rate every 4 hours.

- Watch for signs of dehydration, like not peeing much or having a dry mouth.

*Helping Them Feel Better:*

- Give medicine like acetaminophen to lower their fever.

- Make sure they drink plenty of fluids, like water or electrolyte drinks.

- Use a cool washcloth on their forehead or give them a lukewarm bath. Don’t let them get too cold and start shivering.

- Keep their room quiet and comfy so they can rest.

*Teaching and Teamwork:*

- Explain how to take care of a fever, like staying hydrated, taking medicine, and looking out for serious symptoms.

- Work with the doctor and healthcare team to find and treat the cause of the fever.

**4. Goals and Outcomes:**

- The patient’s temperature will go down to normal (below 37.5°C or 99.5°F) in 48 hours.

- They will stay hydrated and feel more comfortable.

- The cause of the fever will be identified and treated.

**5. Evaluation:**

- The patient’s temperature, pulse, and breathing will be normal, and the fever won’t come back.

- They will feel more energetic and start eating better.

- They will understand how to care for themselves and stay hydrated.

**6. Follow-Up Plan:**

- Keep an eye on their symptoms to make sure the fever doesn’t come back or get worse.

- Schedule a follow-up visit to check how they are doing.

- Give them information and resources to help them continue their care.