The nurse is trying to give oral medication to an uncooperative child. The nurse's best course of action is to:
a. tell the child that you don't think the child dares to take the medication
b. tell the child that he will get a prize if he takes the medication
c. let the child know he will become sicker if he doesn't take the medicine
d. allow the child to pretend he is giving medicine to a stuffed animal first
D
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A Incorrect. In trying to give oral medication to an uncooperative child, the nurse's best course of action is not to dare the child to take the medication.
B Incorrect. In trying to give oral medication to an uncooperative child, the nurse's best course of action is not to bribe the child to take the medication.
C Incorrect. In trying to give oral medication to an uncooperative child, the nurse's best course of action is not to coerce the child to take the medication.
D Correct. The administration of oral medication in the pediatric population may be a challenge since the appearance, smell, or taste of the medication may make children reluctant to accept them. Therefore, a matter-of-fact approach, based on developmental level and ability, usually results in cooperation. For example, ask children to administer the oral drug to themselves.
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