The parents of a 14-month-old child who is hospitalized due to febrile seizures tell the nurse that they fear their child will have lifelong seizures. Which information should the nurse convey to these parents?

Ibuprofen should be used prophylactically to prevent febrile seizures.

Reassure the parents that febrile seizures decrease as the child grows older.

Avoid excessive visual stimuli because it can precipitate seizure activity.

Provide the child with a sponge bath for temperatures over 100.6° F (38.1° C).