The nurse giving a liquid iron preparation to a 5-year-old child with iron-deficiency anemia would take the precaution of:
a. Giving the drug with meals
b. Diluting the drug with milk
c. Mixing the drug with ice cream to hide the taste
d. Administering the drug through a straw
D
The liquid solution should be given through a straw to prevent discoloration of the teeth. Calcium interferes with absorption of iron and should not be given with the drug. Iron is given on an empty stomach.
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