Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
3-month-old infant using an oral medication syringeA 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 take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Positioning the syringe to the side of the infant's tongue prevents the medication from being administered too quickly and reduces the risk of choking.