Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
The medical resident admits the 4-year-old with complications related to chicken pox. Which prescribed medication is most important for the nurse to question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is contraindicated in children with viral infections like chickenpox due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious condition affecting the liver and brain.
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