A patient receiving chemotherapy has a temperature of 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) and chills. What should the nurse do first?
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Correct answer: Notify the provider immediately, as neutropenic infection is possible
In immunocompromised patients, fever may signal serious infection; urgent action required. Safety/emergency risk for sepsis.
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