The nurse is preparing to administer a pediatric dose of liquid medication to an infant.What should the nurse do to ensure an accurate dose of the medication?

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For small doses of liquid medications,draw liquid into a calibrated oral syringe.Use only syringes specifically designed for oral use when administering liquid medications.
If medication is in a unit-dose container with the correct amount to administer,no further preparation is necessary.If using a medication cup,hold medication cup at eye level,and fill to desired level on scale.Scale should be even with fluid level at its surface or base of meniscus,not edges.Do not use a hypodermic syringe or a syringe with a needle or syringe cap.If hypodermic syringes are used,the medication inadvertently may be administered parenterally,or the syringe cap or needle,if not removed from the syringe before administration,may become dislodged and accidentally aspirated when the syringe plunger is pressed.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Pediatric Dose of Liquid