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The nurse is planning to administer a bitter-tasting oral medication to a 4-year-old.What strategy should this nurse plan?

A) Give the medication in orange juice or milk to mask the taste
B) Tell the child that the medication tastes good
C) Ask the parents how they give medications at home
D) Mix it with honey and tell the child it is a special treat

Bitter-Tasting Oral Medication

Medicines taken by mouth that have a primarily bitter flavor, often challenging for patient compliance.

4-Year-Old

Refers to a child who is four years old, a developmental stage characterized by increased independence, imagination, and motor skills development.

Mask The Taste

Techniques or substances used to hide or alter the flavor of something, especially in pharmaceuticals, to make it more palatable.

  • Acknowledge the importance of patient education regarding medication use.
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