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The Nurse Receives a Call from the Parent of an 8-Year-Old

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The nurse receives a call from the parent of an 8-year-old boy who is home sick from school with a headache, sinus congestion, and a cough. The parent asks, "Can I give him some Benadryl to help him breathe easier?" Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?


A) "How long has your child been ill?"
B) "It should be fine if he weighs more than 50 pounds."
C) "What other over-the-counter medications have you given him?"
D) "That might make him sleepy, so it is best to give it at night."

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