While in the hospital, the pediatric client has been receiving amoxicillin 10 mL orally bid, po. The child will be going home on this medication. What is the best instruction by the nurse for the parents?

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"bid" means twice a day, so the medication should be given twice a day. "po" means by mouth, so it should be given orally. The dose is 10 mL, which is equivalent to 2 teaspoons. "After meals" is a better option than "on an empty stomach" to reduce GI upset. Therefore, the best instruction by the nurse for the parents is to give 2 teaspoons by mouth, twice a day, after meals.

While in the Hospital, the Pediatric Client Has Been Receiving