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When Liquid Medication Is Given to a Crying 10-Month-Old Infant

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When liquid medication is given to a crying 10-month-old infant, which approach minimizes the possibility of aspiration?


A) Administer the medication with a syringe (without needle) placed along the side of the infant's tongue.
B) Administer the medication as rapidly as possible with the infant securely restrained.
C) Mix the medication with the infant's regular formula or juice and administer by bottle.
D) Keep the child upright with the nasal passages blocked for a minute after administration.

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