The nurse should instruct the caregivers of a 5-year-old client who has been diagnosed with upper respiratory infection to:
a. use nonsalicylate antipyretics such as acetaminophen for fever
b. wear a surgical mask when attending to the child
c. offer the child high-calorie milk-based feedings
d. use an over-the-counter nasal spray after feedings
A
In children with a fever, it is important for caregivers to use nonsalicylate antipyretics such as acetaminophen to prevent complications such as Reye's syndrome.
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