A patient is to be administered an immunization. The serum contains aluminum phosphate. What route is most appropriate to administer this immunization?

A) Intramuscularly
B) Subcutaneously
C) Intravenously
D) Orally


A
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Products containing aluminum should be given intramuscularly only because they cannot be given intravenously and greater tissue irritation occurs with subcutaneous injections. Immunizations containing aluminum are not administered orally.

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