A mother calls the clinic and tells the nurse that her 4 -month -old baby has a fever. The mother asks if she can use the liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used for her 10 -year -old child. What is the best response by the nurse?

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Infants require different dosages and formulations of medication than older children and adults. The nurse should advise the mother to use infant drops specifically for the 4-month-old and not to use the same medication that is used for the older child. This is because infant drops have a smaller concentration of the medication and are designed for the appropriate dosage for an infant's size and weight.

A Mother Calls the Clinic and Tells the Nurse That