A nurse is on-call after hours for a pediatric clinic. A parent calls and states that her 1-year-old child has a fever of 104ºF. She asks the nurse what can she do until she can bring the child in for evaluation in the morning. Which of these recommendations is incorrect for this patient?
Place child in a tepid bath.
Administer aspirin based on the manufacturer’s weight-based recommendations.
Give the child plenty of fluids.
Avoid heavy, bulky, or warm clothing and blankets.
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