[Answered]: A client with bacterial meningitis had a temperature…

A client with bacterial meningitis had a temperature of 99.0 Fand received an antipyretic 2 hours ago. The order is every 4 hours as needed for fever. The client’s Temperature now is 103.5 F. After notifying the primary healthcare provider what is the nurse’s priority intervention? A. Administer pain medication for comfort B. Place ice pack or cool washcloths in the client’s axilla, groin area and forehead C. Wait 2 hours and give another dose of antipyretic D. Administer another dose of antipyretic