The nursing student is asked to administer a tepid bath to a child with a fever. The student avoids which of the following when performing this procedure?
1. Applies alcohol-soaked cloths over the child's body
2. Uses a water toy to distract the child during the bath
3. Places lightweight pajamas on the child after the bath
4. Squeezes water over the child's body, using the washcloth
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Rationale: Alcohol should never be used for bathing the child with a fever because it can cause rapid cooling, peripheral vasoconstriction, and chilling, thus elevating the temperature further. Washcloths can be used to squeeze water over the child's body. Towels are used to dry the child. Toys, especially water toys, can be used to provide distraction during the bath. Lightweight clothing should be placed on the child after the child is dried.
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