A 7-year-old child has tonsillitis and is prescribed penicillin V, which is to be administered at home. The nurse will instruct the parents to administer the drug
A) with a sip of water 1 hour before mealtime.
B) immediately before or with a meal.
C) with a glass of water 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
D) intravenously with the assistance of a home health nurse.
Ans: C) with a glass of water 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
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