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Which route should the nurse expect the pain medication to be given to a client who was admitted with extensive burns?

Which route should the nurse expect the pain medication to be given to a client who was admitted with extensive burns?

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Oral, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intravenous

Asked by Santepro, Last updated: Dec 19, 2024

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Answered Apr 03, 2018

Subcutaneous.

For clients with major burns. the intravascular route is the preferred choice of medicine administration.Options A and B: An extensive burn injury causes damage to the muscle and subcutaneous area.Option D: Due to the burn injury. the gastrointestinal tract will have decreased perfusion hence relief of pain will not be experienced.
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