The nurse is preparing to administer oral medication to an 11-month-old infant who drinks formula from a cup. The nurse decides to use which of the following for medication administration to this child?
a. a dropper c. medicine cup
b. a nipple d. infant restraint
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This infant drinks from a cup, so a dropper would not be the best choice.
B Incorrect: This infant drinks from a cup, so a nipple would not be the best choice.
C Correct: This infant drinks from a cup, so a medicine cup would be appropriate.
D Incorrect: Infant restraint would not be the first choice for the nurse.
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