NCLEX PN Practice Tests Practice Question
A 3-year-old child had a seizure two days ago when the child's temperature was 105°F. The child has had no previous seizures. Today, the parent and the child are in the physician's office. What should the nurse include when teaching the parent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Option B is appropriate as administering ibuprofen for a fever over 101°F can help reduce the child’s temperature and potentially prevent further febrile seizures.
Option A is incorrect; a single seizure due to fever does not indicate epilepsy, which requires recurrent, unprovoked seizures.
Option C, while promoting hydration is important, does not directly address seizure prevention or management during a fever.
Option D is overly cautious; while monitoring fever is important, immediate contact for a mild fever (100.4°F) is unnecessary unless accompanied by concerning symptoms.
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