A two-year-old child recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder will be discharged home on an anticonvulsant. The mother best demonstrates understanding of how to give the medication when she:

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Drawing up the medication correctly in an oral syringe and administering it to the child shows that the mother is able to both measure the correct dosage and administer it correctly. This is the most appropriate method for giving medication to a child. While acknowledging understanding of written instructions and verbalizing how to give medication demonstrate some level of understanding, it does not guarantee that the mother will be able to correctly measure and administer the medication. Observing the nurse performing the task may be helpful for the mother, but it does not give her the opportunity to practice and ensure that she can do it correctly on her own.

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