The nurse is preparing to give a medicine that comes in tablet form to a 10-month-old child. The nurse checks with the pharmacy and it can be crushed
After the tablet is crushed, which of the following liquids or soft foods would be best to mix the tablet with? a. honey c. whole milk
b. formula d. pudding
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A Incorrect. The nurse would not mix the crushed tablet in honey for a 10-month old child due to the risk of botulism.
B Incorrect. The nurse would not mix the medication into the formula, as this is an essential food and its taste may not cover the bitterness of the crushed tablet.
C Incorrect. The nurse would not mix the medication into whole milk, as this is an essential food and its taste may not cover the bitterness of the crushed tablet.
D Correct. Crushed tablets or capsule contents generally have a bitter taste. To make the medication more palatable it can be missed with a pleasant tasting liquid or non-essential food before administering. Common vehicles include flavored syrups provided by the pharmacy, jelly, honey (not for the infant since there is risk of botulism), pudding, ice cream or applesauce.
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