To ensure that an infant with congenital hypothyroidism is getting the full dose of his/her thyroid replacement medication, the nurse should instruct the parents to put the medication in the infant's bottle of formula
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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1 . It is best to use a medicine dropper or medication syringe to administer the medication to an infant.
2 . Medications should never be mixed in a bottle, as there is no guarantee that the infant will receive the full dose if they choose not to drink all the liquid in the bottle.
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