A 3-year-old child has had symptoms of influenza including fever, productive cough, nausea, vomiting, and sore throat for the past several days. In caring for a young child with symptoms of…

The correct answer is A. Giving aspirin and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) to treat the symptoms. (A) Aspirin should never be given to children with influenza because of the possibility of causing Reye's syndrome. Pepto- Bismol is also classified as a salicylate and should be avoided. (B) Depending on the severity of symptoms, the child may be receiving IV therapy or clear…

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Question

A 3-year-old child has had symptoms of influenza including fever, productive cough, nausea, vomiting, and sore throat for the past several days. In caring for a young child with symptoms of influenza, the mother must be cautioned about:

Options

AGiving aspirin and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) to treat the symptoms
BGiving clear liquids too soon
CAllowing the child to come in contact with other children for 3 days
DThe possibility of pneumonia as a complication

How the community answered

(46 responses)

A
85% (39)
B
2% (1)
C
4% (2)
D
9% (4)

Explanation

(A) Aspirin should never be given to children with influenza because of the possibility of causing Reye's syndrome. Pepto- Bismol is also classified as a salicylate and should be avoided. (B) Depending on the severity of symptoms, the child may be receiving IV therapy or clear liquids. (C) The disease has a 1-3 day incubation period and affected children are most infectious 24 hours before and after the onset of symptoms. (D) Although viral pneumonia can be a complication of influenza, this would not be an initial

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#Reye's syndrome#aspirin contraindication#pediatric influenza#salicylates

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