Defining Characteristics: (Evidenced by)
Subjective Data:
“I am not feeling well right now. My head is aching and burning as if the steam comes out of my ears periodically.”
Objective Data:
– Flushed skin with body temperature of 38.1ᴼC per axilla
– Respiratory rate of : 21 breaths per minute
– Pulse rate of: 89 beats per minute
– Unstable blood pressure
– Muscle rigidity; chills
– Profuse diaphoresis
Objectives:
Short term goal:
Client will be able to resume and maintain normal body temperature after 4 hours.
Long term goal:
Client will be free from complications such as irreversible brain or neurologic damage.
Outcome Criteria:
Client will be able to report and show manifestations that fever is relieved or controlled through verbatim, temperature of 36.8ᴼC per axilla, respiratory rate of 12- 18 breaths per minute, pulse rate of 60- 75 beats per minute, stable blood pressure, absence of muscular rigidity/ chills and profuse diaphoresis after 4 hours of nursing care.
Client will be free from febrile convulsions resulting to brain damage after 1 week of nursing care.