A nurse is planning to teach school-age children about the common cold. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?
1. Vaccinations can prevent contraction of a nasopharyngitis virus.
2. Antibiotics will eliminate the nasopharyngitis virus.
3. Proper handwashing can prevent the spread of the infection.
4. Aspirin should be taken for alleviation of fever if the "common cold" is contracted.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Proper handwashing should be taught to school-age children to reduce the spread of the "common cold" virus. No vaccine can prevent the common cold. Antibiotics are not used to treat viral infections. Aspirin should not be taken for fever because of its association with Reye syndrome.
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What will be an ideal response?