Which statement suggests that a parent understands how to correctly administer digoxin?
a. "I measure the amount I am supposed to give with a teaspoon."
b. "I put the medicine in the baby's bottle."
c. "When she spits up right after I give the medicine, I give her another dose."
d. "I give the medicine at 8 in the morning and evening every day."
D
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A To ensure the correct dosage, the medication should be measured with a syringe.
B The medication should not be mixed with formula or food. It is difficult to judge
whether the child received the proper dose if the medication is placed in food or
formula.
C To prevent toxicity, the parent should not repeat the dose without contacting the
child's physician.
D For maximum effectiveness, the medication should be given at the same time
every day.
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