A Nurse Is Attempting to Administer an Oral Medication to a Child

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."

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