The Nurse Is Planning to Administer a Bitter-Tasting Oral Medication

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is planning to administer a bitter-tasting oral medication to a 4-year-old.What strategy should this nurse plan?

• A)Give the medication in orange juice or milk to mask the taste
• B)Tell the child that the medication tastes good
• C)Ask the parents how they give medications at home
• D)Mix it with honey and tell the child it is a special treat

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