Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank - The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition Related

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What will the nurse include?

  • A. Pour the prescribed amount into a nipple and have the infant suck the medication.
  • B. Squirt the prescribed dose into the back of the mouth and have the infant swallow.
  • C. Give the medication mixed with a small amount of juice in a bottle.
  • D. Use a sterile applicator to swab the medication on the oral mucosa.
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Swabbing nystatin on the oral mucosa with a sterile applicator ensures effective treatment of thrush.