You have been asked to administer a liquid antibiotic to Carrie, a 3-year-old child. You measure the medication using a calibrated dropper and place it to the side of Carrie's tongue, making sure she swallows it. Two minutes later, Carrie vomits, and you can see the medication in the vomit. What should you do?
A. Re-administer the entire dose after Carrie becomes calm
B. Prepare an injectable form of the medication and inject it
C. Document that the medication was given as ordered
D. Inform the physician that another route of administration is needed
E. Do not readminister the drug; doing so could cause an overdose
Answer: A
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