The mother of a 16-year-old teen with hemophilia calls the nurse triage and asks if it is appropriate to give her son a dose of NSAIDS to reduce his fever. The nurse knows that:
1. NSAIDS are the most effective treatment for fever reduction and should be given to the teen.
2. NSAIDS are not recommended because it may interfere with platelet formation.
3. NSAIDS are not recommended because they can cause Reyes's Syndrome.
4. NSAIDS are only effective when given with large amounts of water.
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1. NSAIDS can interfere with platelet formation in patients with hemophilia.
2. Instruction on not giving the medication because of the risk of platelet formation interference is needed.
3. At 16 years of age, Reye's Syndrome is decreased. NSAIDS interfere with the production of platelets for hemophiliacs.
4. NSAIDS do not need to be given with large amounts of water in order to be effective.
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