A 2-year-old is to receive a 1 tbsp dose of an oral liquid medication. Which piece of equipment is the best choice to administer this to the child?

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The calibrated spoon is the best choice to administer this dose to a small child. He may resist or have difficulty with a medicine cup, and the oral syringe and dropper are calibrated to only 5 mL or 1 tsp, so they are not large enough to measure and administer the entire dose at one time.

A 2-Year-Old Is to Receive a 1 Tbsp Dose of an Oral