The nurse is caring for a patient who has a temperature of 100.4F (38C). The patient's last two temperature readings were 98.6 F (37) and 96.8. Which action will the nurse take?

Be aware that temperatures this high are harmful and affect patient safety

Encourage the patient to move around to increase muscular activity

Wait 30 minutes and recheck the patient's temperature

Assume that the patient has an infection and order blood cultures