The nurse is preparing a small amount of medication for oral administration. Which nursing action is essential?
1. Draw up the medication in a syringe with a large-gauge needle.
2. Measure the medication at the top of the meniscus.
3. Label the syringe with the medication name, amount, and route.
4. Dilute the medication with water before measuring.
Answer: 3. Label the syringe with the medication name, amount, and route.
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