A Toddler Is Prescribed a Liquid Oral Medication

A toddler is prescribed a liquid oral medication. The parent tells the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner that the child refuses to take medications and usually spits them out. What will the nurse practitioner do?

A) Demonstrate oral medication administration with the toddler in the office.
B) Instruct the parent to hide the medication in a favorite food or beverage.
C) Order the medication to be given via another route if possible.
D) Tell the parent to offer the child a reward each time the medication is taken.