The nurse is preparing to administer an oral liquid medication to an 11-month-old child who is fussy and uncooperative. Which action will the nurse take to facilitate giving this medication?

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Using a syringe and allowing the parent to give the medication is a noninvasive method of administering oral medication to an uncooperative infant. Adding honey to improve the taste or putting the medication in the infant's formula may alter the medication's effectiveness and is not recommended. Requesting an injectable form of the medication may be unnecessary and cause discomfort to the infant.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Oral Liquid Medication