A 3 year old has a 102° F fever associated with a viral illness that has not responded to acetaminophen.The nurse's action should be based on what knowledge about fevers in children?
A) Fevers such as this are common with viral illnesses.
B) Seizures are common in children when antipyretics are ineffective.
C) Fever over 102° F indicates greater severity of illness.
D) Fever over 102° F indicates a probable bacterial infection.

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Most fevers are of brief duration,have limited consequences,and are viral.Little evidence supports the use of antipyretic drugs to prevent febrile seizures.Neither the increase in temperature nor its response to antipyretics indicates the severity or etiology of infection.

A 3 Year Old Has a 102° F Fever Associated