The local clinic has seen an increase in treating children harmed by the use of over the counter (OTC) medications. The community nurse has been asked to present a talk for parents on safe use of OTC medication in the home.
What information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. It is always safe to give your child an OTC drug as long as it is not expired.
B. If no measuring device comes with the drug, then use a household teaspoon.
C. Use the measuring device that comes with the drug and not another device.
D. It is okay to estimate your child's weight if the OTC dose requires a weight.