A postpartum client calls the telephone triage nurse and reports that her 2-month-old infant has a fever. She asks the nurse what to give the baby. The nurse should suggest:
1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol).
2. Aspirin.
3. Ibuprophen (Advil).
4. Naproxen Sodium (Aleve).
1 Acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Rationale:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is the medication recommended by pediatricians for its antipyretic action and also because it has minimal side effects when used in the proper form and dose. Aspirin, while also an antipyretic, has many other actions and side effects and would not be recommended. Ibuprophen (Advil) and Naproxen Sodium (Aleve)are similar nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and are not recommended for infants.
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