The nurse is teaching the mother of a 4-year-old girl with a cold and fever how to care for the child. Which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Keep the child covered and warm.
B) Call the doctor if the fever is 102 degrees F.
C) Give the child fluids frequently.
D) Watch for signs of brain damage.
C
Response:
Teaching the mother that fever can cause dehydration and that maintaining adequate fluid intake is important would be part of the teaching. The child should be dressed lightly. There is no need to call the doctor until the fever is higher than 105 degrees F. A rapid rise to a high fever can cause a febrile convulsion, but it does not lead to brain damage.
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