The hospital admitting nurse is taking a history of a child's illness from the parents. The nurse concludes that the parents treated their 6-year-old child appropriately for a fever related to otitis media
Which action by the parents brought the nurse to this conclusion?
1. Used aspirin every four hours to reduce the fever
2. Alternated acetaminophen with ibuprofen every two hours
3. Put the child in a tub of cold water to reduce the fever
4. Offered generous amounts of fluids frequently
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: The body's need for fluids increases during a febrile illness. Aspirin has been associated with Reyes syndrome and should not be given to children with a febrile illness. Alternating acetaminophen with ibuprofen every two hours may result in an overdose. Pediatric medication doses are more accurately calculated using the child's weight, not age. Putting the child in a tub of cold water will chill the child and cause shivering, a response that will increase body temperature.
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