A 3-year-old child has a fever associated with a viral illness. Her mother calls the nurse, reporting a fever of 102° F even though she had acetaminophen 2 hours ago. The nurse's action should be based on which statement?
a. Fevers such as this are common with viral illnesses.
b. Seizures are common in children when antipyretics are ineffective.
c. Fever over 102° F indicates greater severity of illness.
d. Fever over 102° F indicates a probable bacterial infection.
ANS: A
Most fevers are of brief duration, with limited consequences, and are viral. Little evidence supports the use of antipyretic drugs to prevent febrile seizures. Neither the increase in temperature nor its response to antipyretics indicates the severity or etiology of infection.
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