Posted: October 19th, 2017

An infant with Tetralogy of Fallot is discharged with a prescription for lanoxin elixir. The nurse should instruct the mother to:

An infant with Tetralogy of Fallot is discharged with a prescription for lanoxin elixir. The nurse should instruct the mother to:

A. Administer the medication using a nipple
B. Administer the medication using the calibrated dropper in the bottle
C. Administer the medication using a plastic baby spoon
D. Administer the medication in a baby bottle with 1oz. of water