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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

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A nurse enters the room of Daniel, 2 and a half year old, to administer an oral medication. When he the nurse asked if he is ready to take his medicine, he says, "No!" What would be the most appropriate action?
  1. Leave the room and return after 5 minutes then give the medicine
  2. Give the medication to the mother and request her to give it
  3. Mix the medication with ice cream or apple juice
  4. Explain to Daniel that the medicine must be taken now
Explanation
Answer: A - Since the nurse gave the child a choice about taking the medication, the nurse should comply with the child’s answer in order to build or maintain trust. Remember that toddlers do not have an accurate sense of time, leaving the room and coming back later is another episode to the toddler.
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