When administering a bitter medication to a child, the nurse or ...

[tsand2]

When administering a bitter medication to a child, the nurse or parent should:
 
  a. refrain from telling the child that the medication is bitter.
  b. tell the child that the medication tastes good.
  c. encourage the child to put ice in the mouth for a few minutes before taking the medication.
  d. mix the medication into the child's milk at breakfast.

Question 2

Painful procedures should be performed in a child's room, since this is a safe place for the child.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

[Moriaki]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: The nurse should be honest but firm with the child.
B Incorrect: The nurse should be honest but firm with the child.
C Correct: Ice in the mouth may decrease taste sensation when a bitter medication is being given.
D Incorrect: Medication should not be mixed in with essential foods, as the child may later avoid these foods.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F

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Correct Painful procedures should not be performed in the child's room, because the personal room should be maintained as a safe place for the child.
Incorrect

[tsand2]

Excellent

[gcook]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it