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A client arrived in the emergency department following 2 days of general malaise. The temperature is 103.8F. The nurse administers the prescribed aspirin, an antipyretic. Which of the following statements relates to the rationale for this action?
 
  A) Temperatures in excess of 37.5C (99.5 F) can result in seizure activity.
  B) Lower temperatures inhibit the protein synthesis of bacteria.
  C) These medications protect vulnerable organs, such as the brain, from extreme temperature elevation.
  D) Most common antipyretics have been shown to have little effect on core temperature.
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