The nurse is instructing a new mother on the method to provide a newly prescribed medication to her 2-month-old infant. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. Mix the medication into the baby's formula.
2. Use a nipple so the baby can suck the medication.
3. Use a syringe or dropper to provide the medication.
4. Place a small amount of the medication along the side of the baby's cheek.
5. Prepare twice the amount of medication prescribed because the baby will spit out half of it.
Answer:
2. Use a nipple so the baby can suck the medication.
3. Use a syringe or dropper to provide the medication.
4. Place a small amount of the medication along the side of the baby's cheek.
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