A parent wants to know why acetaminophen should only be given for 2 days for a fever without checking with the provider.What response by the nurse is best?

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Long-term use of acetaminophen can lead to liver damage.It is not a particularly dangerous drug and,like all drugs,has side effects.The provider needs to see the child to determine if something is more seriously wrong,but this statement sounds like a threat.There may be other medications the parent could try,but the main concern is liver damage.

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