Eric, age 5, has iron deficiency anemia. A liquid iron preparation has been prescribed. When administering Eric’s medication the nurse should:
A.
Ask him if he wants to take his medicine.
B.
Mix the medication in his milk bottle and give it to him at a nap time.
C.
Allow him to sip the medication through a straw.
D.
Give the medication after lunch with a sweet dessert to disguise the taste.
E.
Give the medication after breakfast with a cup of tea.