A parent tells the nurse, "I'm not sure how to give this medicine to my infant." How would the nurse teach the parent to best administer an oral suspension?
a. Pour the medication into a small cup and allowing the infant to drink it.
b. Place the medication in a nipple and having the infant suck the nipple.
c. Use an oral syringe and placing the medication in the side of the infant's mouth.
d. Administer the medication with a dropper onto the back of the infant's tongue.
ANS: C
An oral syringe is a useful device for measuring small quantities of medications for infants. The syringe is placed midway back, at the side of the mouth.
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