A 6-month-old client has been prescribed 2.5 mL of a medication orally. The pharmacy label on the medication cup reads 5 mL, 10 mL, and 15 mL, respectively. Which of the following steps should the nurse follow?
A) Measure it approximately by taking the medication between 0 and 5 mL
B) Draw the medication in a syringe and then transfer it to a medication cup
C) Consult the attending physician for any doubts regarding drug administration
D) Round the prescribed dose of medication to the closest amount on the label
B
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When a liquid medication is prescribed in a dosage that is too small to be measured accurately in a medication cup, the nurse should use a syringe to draw up the exact amount of medication. This medication should then be transferred to a medication cup for administration. Administering approximate dosage could lead to dosage errors. The nurse should consult the attending physician regarding doubts in understanding the prescription and not in dispensing drugs, which is a vital nursing responsibility. Also, rounding the prescribed dose to the closest available dosage, 5 mL in this case, may lead to dosage errors.
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