The nurse notes that the patient’s temperature has risen ove…

The nurse notes that the patient’s temperature has risen over the past 24 hours from 98.8 ◦F (37.1◦C) to 101.6◦F (38.7◦C). The nurse completes a head-to-toe assessment and documents the following nurse’s note: History & Physical Nurse’s Notes Vital Signs Laboratory Diagnostic Results Provider’s Orders MAR   4/29/2021 1400 Temp 101.6◦F (38.7◦C), pulse 98, resp 24, BP 132/78 Lung sounds clear, diminished in bases, harsh cough noted. No sputum. Denies chest pain. Abdomen soft. Positive bowel sounds. Last BM this morning. Voiding dark amber urine. Gait steady on ambulation. No lower extremity edema. ————— F. Nightingale, RN             What would be the nurse’s next action?