Dopamine has been ordered for a client. Which is the best route for administration?
a. oral c. via central IV line
b. subcutaneous d. via peripheral IV
C
Central line administration rather than infusion through a peripheral vein is optimum for the administration of Dopamine and carries less risk of infiltration or extravasation.
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