Which preventative strategies should the nurse include in a teaching session for a mother whose infant is at risk for febrile seizures? Select all that apply
1. Increasing oral intake of fluids
2. Administering dose-appropriate aspirin
3. Providing a sponge bath with cold water
4. Decreasing oral fluid intake
5. Patting the child dry after a tepid bath
1, 5
Explanation:
1. Fluid intake will help heat loss.
2. Aspirin should be avoided due to the risk for Reye syndrome.
3. Cold water may cause shivering, which will increase the body temperature.
4. Decreasing fluid intake would increase the retention of heat.
5. A tepid bath will bring down the temperature; patting, instead of rubbing, will help keep the child's temperature down.
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