Multiple Choice
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(LO 20-6) In preparing to administer a medication to a child, which of the following principles should you consider?
a. Medications that are irritating, such as iron, should be administered subcutaneously.
b. Avoid administering an oral medication in a flavored suspension.
c. A 1-mL syringe should be used to give a low-dose, small-volume drug.
d. Use the intravenous route in a child experiencing diarrhea and dehydration.