The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with influenza measures to provide symptom relief for their child. Which of the following is a recommended treatment?
A) Raise the head of the bed.
B) Offer large amounts of fluids every 4 hours.
C) Place a cold pack over an earache.
D) Discontinue antibiotics with relief of symptoms.
A
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Parents should elevate the head of the bed and use pillows if appropriate for age of child (do not use with infants), offer small amounts (25–50 mL) of fluids every 1 to 2 hours, try warm moist cloth over painful ear, and take the full amount of prescribed antibiotics.
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