Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a 1-year-old infant about administering a liquid oral medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Placing medication along the tongue's side aids swallowing and prevents gagging, ensuring safe administration. Back positioning risks aspiration, mixing with formula risks incomplete dosing, and ice is impractical.