Which of the following clients receives a drug that requires parenteral route?
A) A woman who has been ordered intravenous antibiotics
B) A woman who takes a diuretic pill each morning
C) A man with emphysema who uses nebulized bronchodilators
D) A man who has an antifungal ointment applied to his skin rash daily
Ans: A
The parenteral route includes such methods as intravenous administration and injections. Pills are given by an oral route and a nebulizer is administered by the pulmonary route. An ointment is a topical medication.
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