A client is 3 days postop, and the physician orders an oral pain medication. The client asks the nurse if it wouldn't be better to get the medication in the intravenous (IV) line. What is the best response by the nurse?

A. "You could not medicate yourself intravenously (IV) at home."
B. "Pills are more effective than intravenous (IV) medications."
C. Pills are safer than intravenous (IV) medications."
D. "We are going to take your intravenous (IV) line out."


Answer: C

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