Care During a Chill
A chill is an attack of shivering and a feeling of coldness, often accompanied by a rapid rise in body temperature. If the person experiences a chill at the onset of the fever:
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Offer extra blankets and raise the room temperature to keep the person warm during chills. Remove blankets when the person feels warm.
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Provide extra fluids to replace fluid lost through increased metabolism.
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As soon as the chill is over, reduce covers to prevent loss of body fluid and sodium by excessive sweating.
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Assess onset and duration of chill. Take temperature immediately after episode.