To facilitate the administration of an oral medication to a preschool-age child, what action should the nurse take?
a. Dilute the medication in a large amount of favorite liquid and allow the child to hold the cup.
b. Set limits about the need to take medication and offer praise immediately after the task is accomplished.
c. Mix the medication in a moderate amount of the child's favorite food.
d. Explain the purpose of the medication and allow the child time to express resistance before giving the medication.
ANS: B
Nurses who approach children with confidence and who convey the impression that they expect to be successful are less likely to encounter difficulty. It is best to approach a child as though cooperation is expected. The medication should not be placed in a favorite liquid or food. Allowing the child time to express resistance will delay administration of the medication.
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