Kimberly,age 3 years,has a fever associated with a viral illness. Her mother calls the nurse,reporting a fever of 102° F even though she had acetaminophen 2 hours ago. The nurse's action should be based on knowing that:

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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.

Kimberly,age 3 Years,has a Fever Associated with a Viral Illness