Joycee is a 14-year old student

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Joycee is a 14-year old student. For the past 3 days, she has not been feeling well. This morning her temperature is 39C, and she has chills and a headache. Several of her friends at school have the flu. She has taken ibuprofen for fevers in the past, but cannot find any in the house as she gets ready to head off for school. Her parents have already left for work, and they trust her to check with you, the use who lives next door, before taking any medication. Joycee calls you to ask "is it ok to take the aspirin that my mom uses for her arthritis so I can go to school?" As the nurse, this presents an opportunity for you to teach Joycee about aspirin and her fever.

Briefly describe fever.
Why is aspirin administered for fever, what is the mechanism of action (i.e.: how does aspirin reduce fever)?Should Joycee take the aspirin? Why or why not?
What will you teach Joycee about aspirin and the flulike symptoms she is having? What additional patient teaching will she need (i.e. should she go to school)?