Which strategy might the nurse use when administering oral medications to a young child who is reluctant?
a. Mix the medication with chocolate milk.
b. Tell the child that the medication is candy.
c. Give the medication quickly if the child is crying.
d. Offer the child fruit juice after the medication is swallowed.
ANS: D
The nurse can offer a chaser of water, fruit juice, or a carbonated beverage after the medication has been swallowed. Medications should not be mixed with food or drinks with important nutrients such as milk because the child may develop distaste for it.
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