The nurse should instruct the caregivers of a 5-year-old client who has been diagnosed with upper respiratory infection to:
A)use nonsalicylate antipyretics such as acetaminophen for fever
B)wear a surgical mask when attending to the child
C)offer the child high-calorie milk-based feedings
D)use an over-the-counter nasal spray after feedings

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In children with a fever,it is important for caregivers to use nonsalicylate antipyretics such as acetaminophen to prevent complications such as Reye's syndrome.

The Nurse Should Instruct the Caregivers of a 5-Year-Old Client