Which medication should the nurse include in a pamphlet to educate parents about methods to reduce the risk of children developing Reye syndrome?
1. Antibiotics
2. Acetaminophen
3. Ibuprofen
4. Aspirin
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Explanation:
1. Antibiotics are not associated with Reye syndrome.
2. Acetaminophen is not associated with Reye syndrome.
3. Ibuprofen use is not associated with Reye syndrome.
4. Administering aspirin to a child with a viral illness has been found to be associated with Reye syndrome.
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