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A nurse is working on a medical unit in an acute care hospital. One of the patients she is caring for has a fever of 100.6 F. Which of the following is the best reason why the patient should not receive an antipyretic at this time?
 
  a. A temperature of 100.3 F is within the normal range.
  b. Shivering is a more effective way to dissipate heat energy.
  c. Corticosteroids are safer to use than antipyretics.
  d. Mild fevers are an important defense mechanism of the body.
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