A Client Asks the Nurse If They Can Use Liquid

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client asks the nurse if they can use liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used for an older child for their 4-month-old baby with a fever. Which response should the nurse provide?

• A) "Infants should not be given acetaminophen (Tylenol) because it damages the liver."
• B) "You can use the same medication, just use half the recommended dosage."
• C) "You can use the same prescription for both children."
• D) "Infant drops should be used because they are different from liquid medicine."

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