The toddler refuses to take his oral medication. What is the best suggestion to the mother from the nurse for ensuring the toddler receives his medication?
1. "Tell him you will buy him a toy if he takes the medication."
2. "Crush the tablet and mix it with a small amount of jam."
3. "Crush the tablet and mix it with milk."
4. "Tell him he will be punished if he does not take the medicine."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Mixing the medication in jam will disguise the taste. The parent should not buy the child's compliance with a toy. Punishment will alienate the child and decrease compliance. Parents should avoid placing medication in milk as this may cause the toddler to avoid healthy foods.
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