The nurse is teaching a new mother on the care of the newborn if a fever occurs. Which statement indicates the mother needs additional teaching?
A) "A rectal temperature above 102.5° should be lowered."
B) "Giving extra fluids is one way to lower a temperature."
C) "The pediatrician might tell me to give the baby acetaminophen every four to six hours for a fever."
D) "If my child starts to shiver I will know that what I am doing is working and the fever will soon come down."
Ans: D
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