Which of the following methods could you use to ensure that a child swallows a liquid medication? 

A. Pat the child firmly on the back
B. Gently rub the child's throat
C. Gently hold the child's mouth closed
D. Ask the child to cough
E. Tell a joke so the child will laugh


C. Gently hold the child's mouth closed
If necessary, you may gently hold the child's mouth closed to ensure that the medication is swallowed.

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