A hospitalized client is prescribed acetaminophen 325 mg 2 tablets every 4 hours prn temperature over 101°F. The client complains of a headache. Can the nurse legally administer the medication to treat the headache?
1. Yes, as acetaminophen is used both for fever and headache.
2. No, not unless the client also has a temperature over 101°F.
3. Yes, but the nurse should document the reason why the medication was administered as a temperature elevation.
4. Yes, because the medication is available over the counter, an order is not required.
Answer: 2. No, not unless the client also has a temperature over 101°F.
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