To measure 4 mL of a liquid cough elixir properly for a child,what should the nurse do?

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Liquid medication volumes of less than 5 mL should be withdrawn in a syringe without a needle.To prevent accidental ingestion of the needle during administration of the liquid,never use a needle to draw up oral medication; never withdraw the elixir from the container with a syringe with a needle attached.Using a teaspoon to measure and administer liquid medication or holding the medication cup at eye level and filling it to the desired level are not accurate methods for measuring small volumes.

To Measure 4 ML of a Liquid Cough Elixir Properly