The Mother of a Child Diagnosed with Influenza in the Emergency

question 40

Multiple Choice

The mother of a child diagnosed with influenza in the emergency department last night calls the family practice clinic to ask if she can give the child store-brand "flu medicine." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "If your child is that sick she should take Tamiflu."
• B) "No, your child should not be sick enough for medicine."
• C) "Yes, if it's labeled for children you can give it to her."
• D) "You must make sure it does not contain salicylates."

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