Multiple Choice
A critically ill child has hyperthermia.The parents ask the nurse to give an antipyretic such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) .The nurse should explain that antipyretics:
A) may cause malignant hyperthermia.
B) may cause febrile seizures.
C) are of no value in treating hyperthermia.
D) are of limited value in treating hyperthermia.
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