Answer to Question 1
ANS: A, C, E
An oral syringe or plastic medicine cup would be most accurate. An infant feeding nipple is commonly used for pediatric patients. A medicine dropper may be used to administer medications to pediatric patients. A full bottle of formula is too large a volume in which to administer medication. A teaspoon does not minimize the risk of spilling when administering medication to a pediatric patient.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
Checking the patient's identification is the first nursing action once at the bedside. Assisting the patient to sit upright is appropriate when administering oral medications, but this is not the first thing the nurse would do. Providing information about medications is appropriate, but it is not the first thing the nurse would do. Offering the patient something to drink to facilitate swallowing of medications is appropriate, but it is not the first thing the nurse would do.
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