The mother of a 7-year-old child with a temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit asks the nurse what OTC decongestant she should get for her child. The nurse advises the mother to:
a. choose any decongestant approved for children over 6 years of age.
b. see her child's pediatrician before using any OTC decongestant.
c. choose a combination decongestant that also has acetaminophen for the fever.
d. allow her child's natural immune system to resolve the symptoms.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not appropriate advice.
B Correct: A child with a fever and should be seen by a health care provider before being given any OTC decongestants.
C Incorrect: This is not appropriate advice.
D Incorrect: This is not appropriate advice.
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