A 7-Year-Old Child Has a Cough, Runny Nose, Congestion, and Fever

question 1

Multiple Choice

A 7-year-old child has a cough, runny nose, congestion, and fever, and the parents ask the nurse to recommend an over-the-counter product. Which response by the nurse is correct?

• A) "Any product will be effective when combined with vitamin C and zinc."
• B) "It is best to use single-agent medications to treat individual symptoms."
• C) "The fever indicates that your child may need an antibiotic; you should call your provider."
• D) "You should ask your provider to prescribe a combination product that will treat multiple symptoms."

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