Which suggestion is appropriate to teach a mother who has a preschool child who refuses to take the medications for HIV infection?
A) Mix medications with chocolate syrup or pudding
B) Mix the medications with milk or an essential food.
C) Skip the dose of medication if the child protests too much.
D) Mix the medication in a syringe, hold the child down firmly, and administer the medication.

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Adding medication to a small amount of nonessential food the child finds tasty may be helpful in gaining the child's cooperation.Doses of medication should never be skipped.Fighting with the child or using force should be avoided.A nonessential food that will make the taste of the medication more palatable for the child should be the correct action.The administration of medications for the child with HIV becomes part of the family's everyday routine for years.

Which Suggestion Is Appropriate to Teach a Mother Who Has