When Caring for a Child Under Neutropenic Precautions, for What

question 5

Multiple Choice

When caring for a child under neutropenic precautions, for what reason should you never administer pain medication that contains acetaminophen?

• A) These medications can cause anemia.
• B) These medications can cause neutrophil count to decrease further.
• C) These medications may mask a fever.
• D) These medications are toxic to a child in this condition.

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Definitions:

Assumption

A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.

Justification

A reason or argument that explains why a particular action, belief, or statement is reasonable or necessary.

Premise

A prior assertion or claim from which another conclusion is drawn or follows logically.

Simp

Slang for someone who demonstrates excessive sympathy or attention towards another person, often without reciprocation.