The pediatric nurse needs to administer Amoxicillin to a 15-month-old. To ensure that medication administration is less traumatic for this young child, the nurse should:

Rationale: A. Forcing or restraining the child can increase fear and trauma associated with medication administration. B. Supervising the parent allows the child to be comforted by someone familiar and helps build trust. It also ensures the medication is given correctly and safely. C. Holding the child’s nose to force medication can cause distress and risks aspiration. D. Leaving the medication at the bedside can lead to improper administration or missed doses and is not safe practice.