Pediatrics

A nurse is preparing to give an oral liquid medication to a six-month-old infant who has taken previous doses poorly, gagging and losing most of the volume. The caregiver is at the bedside and willing to help. Which administration approach best fits this infant?

• APosition the infant semi-upright in the caregiver's arms and deliver small amounts toward the inside of the cheek, pausing for the infant to swallow between them.
• BLay the infant flat and direct the full volume toward the back of the throat in one delivery so the dose is not lost to pauses.
• CMix the full volume into the next bottle of formula so the infant receives it without recognizing a separate medication.
• DAsk the caregiver to hold the infant's arms and cheeks still while the nurse delivers the volume quickly.