The Nurse Is Trying to Give a Liquid Medication to

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is trying to give a liquid medication to a -year-old child and notes that the medication has a strong taste. Which technique is the best way for the nurse to give the medication to this child?

• A) Give the medication with a spoonful of ice cream.
• B) Add the medication to the child's bottle.
• C) Tell the child you have candy for him.
• D) Add the medication to a cup of milk.

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