The hospital admitting nurse is taking a history on a child's illness from the parents. The nurse concludes that the parents treated their 6-year-old child appropriately for a fever when they report that they:
1. Used aspirin.
2. Alternated acetaminophen with ibuprofen.
3. Put the child in a tub of cold water.
4. Offered generous amounts of fluids frequently.
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Rationale:
1. Aspirin has been associated with Reye's syndrome, and should not be given to children with a febrile illness.
2. Alternating acetaminophen with ibuprofen has no benefit, and might result in an overdose.
3. Putting the child in a tub of cold water will chill the child and cause shivering, a response that will increase body temperature.
4. The body's need for fluids increases during a febrile illness.
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