When teaching a pediatric client's parents about administering his medication at home,the nurse states that the most accurate device for measuring the liquid medication is:

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A plastic,disposable syringe is the most accurate device for preparing liquid doses,especially those less than 10 mL.A cup can be hard to gauge liquids unless placed on a flat surface to read.Teaspoons can vary in the amount of volume they hold.Droppers are less accurate than plastic disposable syringes for preparing liquid medications.

When Teaching a Pediatric Client's Parents About Administering His Medication