The nurse instructs the mother of a child with chickenpox to avoid giving aspirin because it may cause:
A)
meningitis.
B)
Reye's syndrome.
C)
acoustic toxicity.
D)
seizures.
B
Explanation:
A)
Giving aspirin to children with chickenpox or influenza may precipitate Reye's syndrome.
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B)
Giving aspirin to children with chickenpox or influenza may precipitate Reye's syndrome.
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C)
Giving aspirin to children with chickenpox or influenza may precipitate Reye's syndrome.
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D)
Giving aspirin to children with chickenpox or influenza may precipitate Reye's syndrome.
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