The nurse is providing care to a child who was treated with aspirin during a viral infection. Which clinical manifestations should cause the nurse concern?
1. Nausea, vomiting, and confusion
2. Headache, vomiting, and seizures
3. Sore throat, moist respirations, and cough
4. Fever, rash, and photophobia
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Explanation:
1. These are the early symptoms of Reye syndrome.
2. These symptoms are associated with a malfunctioning shunt and not the early symptoms of Reye syndrome.
3. These symptoms are more likely to indicate pneumonia, not Reye syndrome.
4. These are not the early symptoms of Reye syndrome.
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