A patient who recently returned from surgery is experiencing nausea. Which statement best explains why this patient would benefit from IV medication administration?
1. The IV is already in place following the surgery.
2. IV medication administration should be avoided in patients with nausea.
3. Medications are more effective when given IV.
4. IV medications bypass the need for GI absorption.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Nauseated patients might find medications that need to be absorbed through the GI system irritating, worsening their nausea. The presence of an existing IV line is not a reason to administer medications through it. Some medications are more effective when given IV, but bypassing the need for GI absorption is the better answer.
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