Child diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

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A child diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is scheduled to receive an infusion of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) due to low platelet counts. Prior to the infusion, the nurse administers acetaminophen to the child. The nurse would explain to the parents that acetaminophen is administered to obtain which expected outcome? to reduce any pain at infusion site to prevent chills from developing to relax the child during drug infusion to decrease fever produced from the medication.

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