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Title: A 3-year-old child has a fever associated with a viral illness. Her mother calls the nurse, reportin
Post by: jk313581 on Aug 12, 2015
A 3-year-old child has a fever associated with a viral illness. Her mother calls the nurse, reporting a fever of 102° F even though she had acetaminophen 2 hours ago. The nurse’s action should be based on which statement?
a.   Fevers such as this are common with viral illnesses.
b.   Seizures are common in children when antipyretics are ineffective.
c.   Fever over 102° F indicates greater severity of illness.
d.   Fever over 102° F indicates a probable bacterial infection.


Title: Re: A 3-year-old child has a fever associated with a viral illness. Her mother calls the nurse, repo
Post by: Livon on Aug 14, 2015
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Title: Re: A 3-year-old child has a fever associated with a viral illness. Her mother calls the nurse, reportin
Post by: jk313581 on Aug 18, 2015
Such an amazing explanation too! Thank you, you're so sweet.