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Effects Of Pediatric Fever Education On Caregivers In The Emergency Department, Micah Brooke Thompson

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Fever in children is a common concern for parents and one of the most frequent presenting complaints seen in the emergency department (ED). Fever can be defined as a temperature above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Fever is considered a normal response to many conditions, with the most common one being infection (Ward, 2019). The biggest issue seems to be a lack of understanding by the caregivers on how to measure temperature, treat fever, and when to be concerned about temperature reading. Educating caregivers may enhance their self-management and sense of control, reduce healthcare-seeking behavior, and lower antibiotic prescriptions.

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