While in the hospital, a pediatric patient has been receiving amoxicillin 10 mL orally bid, pc. The client will be going home on this medication. What should the nurse include when teaching parents about this medication?

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The instruction "10 mL orally bid, pc" translates to taking the medication by mouth, twice a day, after meals. Since 1 teaspoon is approximately 5 mL, 10 mL equals about 2 teaspoons. Therefore, the correct instruction for the parents is to give 2 teaspoons by mouth, twice a day, after meals.

While in the Hospital, a Pediatric Patient Has Been Receiving