Question

The nurse is teaching a group of first-time parents who are being discharged with their newborns. One parent asks the nurse what to do if the child has a temperature. After conducting teaching regarding how to care for a child with an elevated temperature, the caregivers make the following statements. Which statement would indicate a need for further teaching?

1) If the child has a temperature, I will give them a cold bath.
2) If the child has a temperature, I will give them acetaminophen.
3) If the child has a temperature, I will keep them warm and give them plenty of fluids.
4) If the child has a temperature, I will take them to the emergency room.

Answer 1

The correct statement that indicates a need for further teaching is option 1: If the child has a temperature, I will give them a cold bath.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement that indicates a need for further teaching is option 1: If the child has a temperature, I will give them a cold bath.

Explanation: When a child has a temperature, giving them a cold bath can actually worsen their condition. It can cause the body temperature to drop too quickly, potentially leading to chills, shivering, and even hypothermia. It is important to give the child acetaminophen (option 2) to help reduce the fever, keep them warm and comfortable (option 3), and seek medical attention if necessary (option 4).