Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to encourage acceptance of the medication?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Provide an ice pop after administering the medication.
Rationale:
🔹 Preschool-age children often resist oral medications due to taste or unfamiliar textures.
🔹 Positive reinforcement, such as offering an ice pop, can make the experience more tolerable and appealing.
🔹 The cold sensation may also help numb taste buds, reducing lingering unpleasant flavors.
🔹 This approach maintains the medication's integrity while supporting medication adherence.
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This question is from RN ATI Pediatrics~2023 Exam II which contains 67 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4