Question

60. Which nursing action when administering medication to children is appropriately directed forward medication safety?

a. If a child is resistant to taking the medication, the nurse should tell the child that it is candy.

b. Measurement by teaspoon is as accurate as milliliters.

c. If a drug is not supplied in liquid form, the nurse can always crush the pill.

d. Assess the child’s weight prior to initial drug administration.

Answer 1

Answer :-(d. )Assess the child’s weight prior to initial drug administration.

THE RIGHT DOSE FOR A CHILD:-

Giving an adult dose to a child without considering the child's weight, age, and clinical condition can cause an overdose and may result in toxicity and death. The most commonly used methods for calculating pediatric doses involve determining a fraction of an adult dose. Such calculations have been used by pediatricians nationwide for more than 50 years and may be used in children 12 years of age and younger and in those weighing less than 40 kg.28 (While the calculations are necessary to convert adult doses to safe pediatric doses, it's important to note that the calculated fraction of the adult dose may not be safe for a particular child, given his health condition, status, and physiology.)