DCM kept DCG (1) home today because she had a bad cough over the weekend. DCM took her to the doc who prescribed nebulizer treatments for her 3 times per day (the doctor prescribed this last time DCG had a persistent) cough as well. Well DCM texted me asking about the required paperwork for giving her the med. and my response was that if the doctor prescribed the nebulizer as PRN or "as needed" then I would be giving it to her only if she showed certain syptoms such as wheezing, coughing, etc. BUT that is the doctor prescribed it for 3 times a day she didn't really need to have it at daycare as they could administer it in the am, when she got picked up, and before bed.
Is this wrong of me? I will give meds when necessary (for allergic reactions, nebulizer treatments and inhalators for asthma, Tylenol or Motrin to prevent febrile seizures, etc). granted I have all of the proper paperwork. However, I see giving meds as a HUGE responsibility and if they can be administered at home, by the parent, they should be.
Is this wrong of me? I will give meds when necessary (for allergic reactions, nebulizer treatments and inhalators for asthma, Tylenol or Motrin to prevent febrile seizures, etc). granted I have all of the proper paperwork. However, I see giving meds as a HUGE responsibility and if they can be administered at home, by the parent, they should be.
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