A postpartum patient 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 should suggest:

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Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the only medication recommended for infants under the age of 6 months to lower a fever, as aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil and Motrin can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called Reye's syndrome. Therefore, the nurse should suggest Tylenol to the mother in this scenario.

A Postpartum Patient Calls the Telephone Triage Nurse and Reports