The nurse transcribes an order for lorazepam for a patient experiencing nausea and vomiting as a result of alcohol withdrawal. The most appropriate route of administration for lorazepam with this patient would be
a. by mouth.
b. rectally.
c. intramuscularly.
d. subcutaneously.
ANS: C
The use of lorazepam is somewhat limited for use with symptoms of alcohol withdrawal for those who cannot tolerate oral administration because of nausea and vomiting. The most appropriate route in this situation would be intramuscularly.
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