The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who is experiencing a fever. Which medication is not appropriate for the nurse to choose when treating this condition?
1. Tylenol
2. Advil
3. Motrin
4. Aspirin
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Tylenol is an appropriate treatment for pediatric fever.
Rationale 2: Advil is an appropriate treatment for pediatric fever.
Rationale 3: Motrin is an appropriate treatment for pediatric fever.
Rationale 4: Aspirin is not an appropriate treatment for pediatric fever. Aspirin has been linked to the development of Reye syndrome.
Global Rationale: Tylenol, Advil, and Motrin are all appropriate treatments for pediatric fever. Aspirin is not an appropriate treatment for pediatric fever. Aspirin has been linked to the development of Reye syndrome.
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