An NP Prescribes an Oral Elixir Medication for a Child

An NP prescribes an oral elixir medication for a child who is to take 1 tsp PO bid.When counseling the child's parents about administering this drug,the NP should tell them to:

A) shake the medication well before giving each dose.
B) mix the medication with cereal or applesauce to improve its taste.
C) administer the medication on an empty stomach to enhance absorption.
D) use a syringe purchased at the pharmacy to measure the medication accurately.

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