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If a nursing assistant suspects that a resident has a fever, what should be the first course of action?

Administer medication

A fever is a potential symptom of an underlying medical issue, and administering medication should only be done under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider. Option B, calling the resident's family, may be a helpful step to inform them of the situation, but it does not address the resident's potential medical needs. Option D, giving the resident a cold drink, may provide temporary relief but does not address the cause of the fever. Therefore, the first course of action should be to take the resident's temperature to confirm the presence of a fever and then alert a licensed healthcare provider for further assessment and treatment.

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Call the resident's family

Take the resident's temperature

Give the resident a cold drink

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