The nurse has experienced challenges in administering a 3-year-old boy's oral antibiotics due to the boy's resistance. How can the nurse best ensure that this patient receives his necessary medication?
A) Convince the boy that the medication is actually a treat, especially reserved for him.
B) Mix the medication with pleasantly flavored syrup or pureed fruit.
C) Withdraw some of the child's privileges if he refuses to take his medication.
D) Distract the child with a toy and then put it in his mouth quickly.
B
Feedback:
To make oral medications more palatable, the nurse may mix them with flavored syrups or fruit purees. It would be inappropriate to use negative reinforcement, and medications should not be characterized as candy or treats. Sneaking the medication into the child's mouth will not ensure that it will be swallowed.
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