A new mother is distraught because her infant has a fever of 102 ºF and is diagnosed with otitis media. What should the nurse instruct the mother to help the child's fever and pain?
A) Swaddle the baby in blankets.
B) Feed the baby solid foods.
C) Administer acetaminophen.
D) Bathe the baby with cool water.
Answer: C
Swaddling the baby with blankets is not going to reduce the fever or help the pain. The baby may not be of the age to take solid foods. Acetaminophen will help reduce the child's fever and reduce the pain. Bathing with cool water is not an appropriate intervention to reduce the fever of a baby.
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