Which of the following is an advantage of the oral route of administration of medications?
A) They must be broken down and absorbed before they can be distributed throughout the body.
B) They may be difficult to swallow for patients who are unconscious, ventilated, or having digestion problems.
C) They are easier to self-administer and generally do not require additional administration supplies.
D) They may not be appropriate for children or elderly patients.
C
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