A caregiver of a 1-year-old asks the nurse if they can give the diphenoxylate that was prescribed for an older sibling to the child. Which is the nurse’s best response?
a. The medication needs to be adjusted for the 1-year-old's weight.
b. There are over-the-counter medications that are better for the 1-year-old.
c. I will call the prescriber to find out if this is safe.
d. Children younger than 1 year of age should not be given this medication.
