A mother calls the outpatient clinic requesting information on appropriate dosing for over-the-counter medications for her 13-month-old who has symptoms of an upper respiratory infection and fever. The box of acetaminophen says to give 120 mg q4h when needed. At his 12-month visit, the nurse practitioner prescribed 150 mg. The nurse's best response is which of the following?

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The nurse practitioner's prescription based on weight is a more accurate method for determining the correct dose of medication for children, as it accounts for individual differences in body mass that can significantly affect how a child metabolizes medication.

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