The nurse is preparing a liquid medication.Which action is most appropriate?

A) Pour the liquid medication toward the label.
B) Draw the liquid quickly into a syringe.
C) Place the medication cup on a flat surface at eye level.
D) Measure the poured liquid to the top of the meniscus.

Pour liquid medication into a medication cup with the cup on a flat surface at eye level,so you can accurately see the desired amount.The amount of poured liquid should be even with the base of the meniscus.Pour liquid medications away from a label to ensure that liquid will not run down a label,making it difficult to read.Draw liquid medication into a syringe (without a needle)slowly to prevent air bubbles from entering the syringe.Air displaces medications,which leads to inaccurate measurement of doses.