A nurse is planning care for a 4-year-old child who has been admitted to the hospital. Which of the following toys should the nurse plan to provide the child?

A. Modeling clay: Correct. This is appropriate for a 4-year-old, helping with fine motor skills and creativity.

B. Brightly-colored mobile: Incorrect. More suitable for infants who are visually stimulated by simple, moving objects.

C. 100-piece jigsaw puzzle: Incorrect. Too complex for a 4-year-old; age-appropriate puzzles typically have fewer pieces.

D. Checkerboard and checkers: Incorrect. This is better suited for older children who understand rules and strategies.

A. "Give her acetaminophen, not aspirin." This is the appropriate response. Acetaminophen is commonly recommended for treating fever in children as it is safer and does not carry the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious condition associated with aspirin use in children and adolescents, particularly when they have viral infections. This response provides a safe alternative and addresses the immediate concern of fever treatment.

B. "You'll have to call your physician." While consulting a physician is generally good advice, this response does not provide immediate guidance or address the potential risks of giving aspirin to a toddler. It leaves the parent without immediate and necessary information to prevent harm.

C. "Follow the directions on the aspirin bottle for her age and weight." This response is inappropriate and potentially harmful. Aspirin should not be given to children, especially without a physician's guidance, due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. Following dosage directions on an aspirin bottle is unsafe for a toddler, as aspirin is not recommended for children in this age group for fever treatment.

D. "Give her no more than three baby aspirin every 4 hours." This is incorrect and dangerous advice. Giving any amount of aspirin to a toddler is not recommended because of the risk of Reye's syndrome. Suggesting a specific dosage implies that it's safe to give aspirin to a child, which it is not in this context.