The nurse caring for clients with allergies knows people can have an allergic reaction to any medication. Which of the following medication routes elicits a faster and more dramatic allergic reaction?
A) Parenteral
B) Intramuscular
C) Subcutaneous
D) Intradermal
A
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An allergic reaction will occur faster and more dramatically if the medication is administered parenterally. The nurse should give no medication without first making sure that the client is not allergic to it. If there are any doubts, or if the client has a history of allergies or asthma, the physician may perform a skin (intradermal) test first.
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