Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a child who has influenza. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the parent indicates the child has an increased risk for Reye syndrome?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"l give my child aspirin to reduce his fever."
Rationale:
🔴 Aspirin is contraindicated in children with viral illnesses such as influenza due to the risk of Reye syndrome.
🔴 Reye syndrome is a rare but fatal condition causing liver dysfunction and cerebral edema.
🔴 Parents should be educated to use acetaminophen or ibuprofen instead, under appropriate guidance.
🔴 Fever management must also include adequate hydration and rest to reduce complications.
🔴 The nurse must correct this medication error immediately to prevent life-threatening outcomes.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Custom Exam(s)
- Answer Choices: 4