Pediatric Fever Management — NCLEX Cheat Sheet
Temp ≥ 100.4°F (38°C)
👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team
🕐 Updated 2026-07-11
🏷️ Basic Care & Comfort
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Pediatric Fever Management on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!
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- Acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Ibuprofen only if ≥ 6 mo
- ↑ fluids, light clothing, rest
- NO aspirin → Reye's syndrome
- No cold baths, alcohol rubs
- Avoid over-bundling, shivering
- Infant < 3 mo any fever = ED
- Febrile seizure, stiff neck
- Lethargy, petechial rash
- Correct dose by weight (kg)
✨Quick Tip
Fever is generally a temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher; the route used affects the reading.
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