A client is prescribed naloxone. The nurse would expect to administer the drug by which route? Select all that apply
A) IM injection
B) IV push
C) Intrathecal injection
D) IV piggyback
E) Subcutaneous injection
Ans: B, D
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Naloxone (Narcan) is administered by IV infusion requiring the use of a secondary line, an IV piggyback, or an IV push.
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