Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2145 of 2368
Which action best helps ensure that parents can safely give a prescribed liquid medication at home?
- Ask the parents to explain and demonstrate how they will give the dose
- Tell the parents to measure the dose with a household spoon
- Explain the instructions once and document that teaching was done
- Have the parents sign a form stating that they understand
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Correct answer: Ask the parents to explain and demonstrate how they will give the dose
The teach-back method confirms that parents understand the dose, route, and timing. Easy-to-use measuring devices also lower the risk of home errors.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Planning Care for the Ill Child: Preventing Medication Errors in Pediatric Clients. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026