A 6-year-old patient has a fever of 39.5°C during a bout of chicken pox.His mother asks the nurse for advice to help reduce his fever.The nurse will likely suggest which medication?

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Ibuprofen is available in many preparations as an over-the-counter antipyretic.The nurse should teach parents that Aspirin inappropriate for children younger than age 12 years because of the risk for Reye's syndrome.Ketorolac and indomethacin are prescription medications that are not used as antipyretics.

A 6-Year-Old Patient Has a Fever of 39