A client asks the nurse if they can use liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used for an older child for their 4-month-old baby with a fever. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. "Infants should not be given acetaminophen (Tylenol) because it damages the liver."
B. "You can use the same medication, just use half the recommended dosage."
C. "You can use the same prescription for both children."
D. "Infant drops should be used because they are different from liquid medicine."
Answer: D
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