A Parent Asks a Primary Care NP How Much Acetaminophen

A parent asks a primary care NP how much acetaminophen to give a 2-year-old child who has a temperature of 37.5° C.The NP should tell the parent that:

A) acetaminophen is not safe in children younger than 6 years.
B) acetaminophen may mask a fever and prevent treatment of other symptoms.
C) antipyretics are usually not necessary for temperatures less than 37.7° C.
D) antipyretics should be given to prevent seizures, but nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs are a better choice.