Which method is the most appropriate for administering medications to school-age children?
1. Allowing the child to make decisions regarding the time the medications are taken
2. Providing a brief explanation
3. Administering drugs while holding the child down
4. Providing a lengthy explanation followed by quick drug administration
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: School-age children should be provided a brief explanation followed by quick drug administration. Children should not be held down. Lengthy explanations and allowing for choices are more appropriate for adolescents.
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