A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 350 mg PO. Available is amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
(Round to the nearest whole number.)

Choice A rationale:
Using a follow-up rinse with a flavored drink is a common practice when administering oral medication to a preschool child. This helps mask the taste of the medication, making it more palatable for the child.
Choice B rationale:
Placing the capsule or tablet under the tongue (sublingual administration) is not typically recommended for preschool children due to the risk of choking.
Choice C rationale:
Supporting the child’s head and holding the child in the lap can be helpful but is not a specific guideline for administering oral medication.
Choice D rationale:
Using chewable tablets can be an option if the child’s teeth are not loose. However, it’s not a general guideline as not all medications come in chewable form.

Choice A rationale:

Measuring goal/outcome achievement is part of the evaluation step of the nursing process, not the assessment step.

Choice B rationale:

Collecting and communicating data is indeed part of the assessment step of the nursing process. This step involves gathering information about the patient’s health.

Choice C rationale:

Establishing patient goals/outcomes is part of the planning step, not the assessment step.

Choice D rationale:

Implementing the nursing care plan (NCP) is part of the implementation step, not the assessment step.