The nurse is providing care to a terminal patient who is experiencing pain. The patient is unable to take oral medication. Which routes does the nurse prepare to administer pain medications to this patient? Select all that apply
1) Sublingual
2) Rectal
3) Enteral
4) Intramuscular
5) Intravenous
ANS: 1, 2, 5
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