A parent brings her school-age child to the clinic because the child has a temperature of 100.2°F. The child remains active without other symptoms. Which statement by the nurse to the parents is most appropriate?
1. "Take the child's temperature every 2 hours and call the clinic if it reaches 102°F or above."
2. "Unless the fever bothers the child, it is best to let the natural body defenses respond to the infection."
3. "Keep the child warm, because shivering often occurs with fever."
4. "Alternate acetaminophen and ibuprofen to help keep the fever down and keep the child comfortable."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Fever is the body's response to an infection, and is not a disease. Allowing the body's natural defenses (fever) to fight the infection is best. The fever is treated if the child is uncomfortable from effects of the fever, such as body aches, headache, etc. Taking the child's temperature more than every 4–6 hours is unnecessary. The child should be dressed for comfort. Light clothing is recommended. Alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen is not recommended.
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