What information should the nurse include in responding to Natalie?
a) Aspirin comes in children's doses, which can be given safely to 4-year-olds
b) buffered aspirin contains an ingredient that can be damaging to small children
c) all aspirin products should be avoided unless specifically prescribed
d) ibuprofen products should be used for children with a virus
Answer: c) all aspirin products should be avoided unless specifically prescribed
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a. tumor lysis syndrome c. altered mental states b. metastasis to the lungs d. gout