A toddler is brought to the hospital with fever. Reports reveal the client has developed an acute infection. Which nursing intervention does the nurse implement for the client?
A)Administer a pediatric dose of aspirin.
B)Administer a salicylate-based NSAID.
C)Administer the prescribed dose of ibuprofen.
D)Administer the prescribed antibiotic therapy.

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Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to reduce fever and inflammation. It is the preferred NSAID for children because it is less likely to cause side effects than aspirin or other salicylate-based NSAIDs.

A Toddler Is Brought to the Hospital with Fever