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The Nurse Has to Administer a Bitter-Tasting Oral Medication to a 5-Year-Old

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The nurse has to administer a bitter-tasting oral medication to a 5-year-old patient/client. What is the best strategy to administer this drug to the child?


A) Before administering the medication, offer a popsicle.
B) Administer the medication in a cup of milk.
C) Have the child keep his nostrils open and drink the medication through a straw.
D) Use a specially manufactured medication nipple or pacifier.

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