Maternal and Child Care: A 6-year-old has had a viral infection for the past 5 days and is having severe vomiting,
confusion, and irritability, although he is now afebrile. During the assessment, the nurse
should ask the parent which question?

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A 6-year-old has had a viral infection for the past 5 days and is having severe vomiting, 
confusion, and irritability, although he is now afebrile. During the assessment, the nurse 
should ask the parent which question?

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

"Did you use any medications like aspirin for the fever?"

Maternal and Child Care

A 6-year-old has had a viral infection for the past 5 days and is having severe vomiting, confusion, and irritability, although he is now afebrile. During the assessment, the nurse should ask the parent which question?

"Did you use any medications like aspirin for the fever?"

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