A 2-year-old child recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder will be discharged home on an anticonvulsant.Which action by the mother best demonstrates understanding of how to give the medication? The mother:

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Drawing up the medication correctly in an oral syringe and administering it to the child shows that the mother understands how to give the medication. Verbalizing or acknowledging written instruction may not necessarily demonstrate competency in administering the medication. Observing the nurse is helpful, but it does not necessarily indicate that the mother can replicate the process correctly.

A 2-Year-Old Child Recently Diagnosed with a Seizure Disorder Will