Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 3-month-old infant receiving oral elixirA nurse is preparing to administer an oral elixir to a 3-month-old infant using an oral medication syringe. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Position the syringe to the side of the infant's tongue. This is the correct action as it helps prevent choking and aspiration in infants. Placing the syringe to the side allows the infant to swallow the medication more effectively while reducing the risk of it going down the wrong pipe. It also encourages a natural swallowing reflex.
Choice A is incorrect because measuring in a medicine cup before transferring to a syringe may lead to inaccuracies in dosage. Choice B is incorrect as placing the infant supine increases the risk of choking. Choice D is incorrect as mixing medication with formula may interfere with the medication's effectiveness.
Choice A is incorrect because measuring in a medicine cup before transferring to a syringe may lead to inaccuracies in dosage. Choice B is incorrect as placing the infant supine increases the risk of choking. Choice D is incorrect as mixing medication with formula may interfere with the medication's effectiveness.