Liza's mother calls the pediatric triage nurse because she is concerned about her usually healthy daughter's rosy, lacey cheeks, fever, and fussiness. The mother reports that this illness has been going around the day care
The nurse anticipates that the doctor's orders will include: 1. Acetaminophen, adequate hydration, and to let the virus run its course.
2. Having the child admitted to the emergency room because this is a medical emergency.
3. Having the mother speak with the day care and discuss good hand washing techniques.
4. Giving the child TLC and hydration.
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1. The child is exhibiting a viral infection.
2. The signs and symptoms are not a medical emergency.
3. This would be appropriate to educate the mother, but this is not the primary answer for this question.
4. This would be appropriate, but it does not answer the question for the mother.
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