A postpartum client calls the telephone triage nurse and reports that her 2-month-old infant has a fever.She asks the nurse what to give the baby.The nurse suggests:

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Tylenol drops are the recommended medication for infants with a fever. Aspirin should never be given to infants or young children because it has been associated with the dangerous condition called Reye syndrome. Advil and Motrin contain ibuprofen which is not recommended for use in infants under 6 months old without direct guidance from a healthcare provider.

A Postpartum Client Calls the Telephone Triage Nurse and Reports