Childs temperature post immunizations

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Parent calls concerned about their child's temperature post immunizations and wants to give acetaminophen. What should you first do in this situation? Provide the acetaminophen dosage after confirming child's current weight, no allergies to acetaminophen, and dosage on the bottle of acetaminophen they have at home Ask for the current or most recent temperature and what other symptoms are present Assess child's medical history including allergies and if on any current medications (to check drug interactions) Provide information on the immunization received to include normal side effects.

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