A nurse is attempting to administer an oral medication to a child, but the child refuses to take the medication. A parent is in the room. Which statement by the nurse to the parent is best?
a. "Please hold your child's arms down, so I can give the full dose."
b. "I will prepare the medication for you and observe if you would like to try to administer the medication."
c. "Let's turn the lights off and give your child a moment to fall asleep before administering the medication."
d. "Since your child loves applesauce, let's add the medication to it, so your child doesn't resist."
ANS: B
Children often have difficulties taking medication, but it can be less traumatic for the child if the parent administers the medication and the nurse supervises. Another nurse should help restrain a child if needed; the parent acts as a comforter, not a restrainer. Holding down the child is not the best option because it may further upset the child. Never administer an oral medication to a sleeping child. Don't mix medications into the child's favorite foods, because the child might start to refuse the food.
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