A postpartum patient calls the telephone triage nurse and reports that her 2-month-old infant has a fever. She asks the nurse what to give the baby. The nurse should suggest:
1. Tylenol.
2. Aspirin.
3. Advil.
4. Motrin.
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Rationale 1: Tylenol is the medication recommended by pediatricians for its antipyretic action, and also because it has a minimum of side effects in the proper form and dose.
Rationale 2: Aspirin, while an antipyretic, has many other actions and side effects and would not be recommended.
Rationale 3: Advil and Motrin are similar nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and are not recommended for infants.
Rationale 4: Advil and Motrin are similar nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and are not recommended for infants.
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