QOD 032: Pediatrics Pneumonia (Management of Care)

A 5-year-old diagnosed with viral pneumonia is being discharged home with a prescription for acetaminophen to help manage the fever. Which of the following would be important for the nurse to cover prior to discharge?

• “Be cautious using over-the-counter cold medicines because they often include acetaminophen”
• “Administer the acetaminophen every 4 hours regardless of the child’s fever”
• “Give acetaminophen with ibuprofen to achieve the best effect”
• “Give acetaminophen with over the counter cold medicine to help manage the cough and other symptoms.”