Question # 9

A patient admitted to the stroke intensive care unit following a severe ischemic stroke develops new-onset fever (temperature 38.9 degrees Celsius), worsening confusion, and cloudy urine via an indwelling urinary catheter. Which immediate nursing and collaborative actions are required?

Options:

A.

Notify the provider, obtain urine cultures and urinalysis, initiate prescribed antimicrobial therapy, and implement active cooling measures.

B.

Remove the indwelling catheter immediately and restrict all fluid intake to zero.

C.

Administer high-dose intravenous thrombolytics to dissolve potential bladder clots.

D.

Apply warm heating pads to the patient's entire body to induce sweating.

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