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6 years ago
When liquid medication is given to a crying 10-month-old infant, which approach minimizes the possibility of aspiration?
 
  a. Administer the medication with a syringe (without needle) placed along the side
  of the infant's tongue.
  b. Administer the medication as rapidly as possible with the infant securely
  restrained.
  c. Mix the medication with the infant's regular formula or juice and administer by
  bottle.
  d. Keep the child upright with the nasal passages blocked for a minute after
  administration.
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A Administer the medication with a syringe without a needle placed alongside of
the infant's tongue. The contents are administered slowly in small amounts,
allowing the child to swallow between deposits.
B Medications should be given slowly to avoid aspiration.
C The medication should be mixed with only a small amount of food or liquid. If
the child does not finish drinking/eating, it is difficult to determine how much
medication was consumed. Essential foods also should not be used.
D Holding the child's nasal passages will increase the risk of aspiration.
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