A client who is taking chemotherapeutic drugs for treatment of a malignant cancer has repeated bouts of vomiting. Electrolytes are administered to maintain the serum electrolyte balance. However, the client cannot absorb electrolytes taken orally
Which is the preferred route of electrolyte administration in such a case? A) Intramuscular
B) Intravenous
C) Subcutaneous
D) Intradermal
B
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The intravenous route is the preferred route for electrolyte administration when the body is unable to absorb electrolytes given orally. It is also the preferred route when the body will not absorb electrolytes quickly enough to prevent life-threatening complications. The intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal routes do not help in absorption of electrolytes as fast as the intravenous route. Thus, these routes are not preferred.
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