A 5-year-old client has an elevated temperature as a result of a viral respiratory tract infection. What nonopioid drug should be given to decrease the child's body temperature?
a. Aspirin
b. Acetaminophen
c. Diflunisal
d. Sodium salicylate
ANS: B
Medications containing salicylates are not recommended because of the possibility of developing Reye's syndrome.
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A nurse is administering intermittent IV medication to an active adolescent. Which of the following IV systems could be used to allow the patient more freedom?
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The home care assistant should prepare a list of telephone numbers, including
A. supervising nurse. B. the client's friends. C. close neighbors. D. dentist.