A mother calls the clinic and tells the nurse that her 4-month-old baby has a fever. The mother asks if she can use the liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used for her 10-year-old child. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Infants should not have acetaminophen (Tylenol) because it damages the liver."
2. "It is best if the pediatrician is called; he can be asked this question."
3. "It is fine to use the same medicine for both children."
4. "Infant drops should be used for the baby; they are different from liquid medicine."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is the preferred antipyretic drug for infants and children.
Rationale 2: The nurse can answer the mother's question; it is not necessary to refer to the pediatrician.
Rationale 3: It is not fine to use the same medicine for both children because the concentration of medication is different.
Rationale 4: Infant drops should be used for the baby; they have a different concentration of medication than the liquid preparations.
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