The nurse tells a mother not to give her 10-year-old son ASA for his fever. This information is important because:
1. ASA has a bad taste for children.
2. salicylate products are not recommended for children because they have been linked to Reye syndrome.
3. children cannot swallow ASA.
4. ASA is too strong for children and may lead to Wolff-Parkinson-White syn-drome.
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Salicylate products are not recommended for use in children and adolescents younger than 19 years of age because they have been associated with the development of Reye syndrome when administered during fever-causing illnesses.
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a. "They will be there when you need them and make sure you will have your needs met." b. "They will provide you with someone to talk with about your problems and sup-port your decisions." c. "When you are experiencing stress, it is always comforting to have people who care about you nearby." d. "These individuals have experienced what you are going through and can offer you effective suggestions."