The Nurse Should Instruct the Caregivers of a 5-Year-Old Client

question 35

Multiple Choice

The nurse should instruct the caregivers of a 5-year-old client who has been diagnosed with upper respiratory infection to:

• A)use nonsalicylate antipyretics such as acetaminophen for fever
• B)wear a surgical mask when attending to the child
• C)offer the child high-calorie milk-based feedings
• D)use an over-the-counter nasal spray after feedings

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