A neonatal patient with a congenital heart defect is prescribed alprostadil to maintain the patency of the ductus arteriosus while awaiting surgery. Which route of administration is most appropriate for alprostadil?
A) intravenous infusion through an umbilical artery catheter
B) inhalation using a small volume nebulizer (SVN)
C) intravenous infusion through a coronary infusion catheter
D) oral
A
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