The nurse is preparing to administer INH to a client with tuberculosis and knows that this medication can be administered through which routes?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. By mouth
2. Intramuscular
3. Intravenous
4. Subcutaneous
5. Intradermal
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: INH is most often administered via the PO route.
Rationale 2: If INH cannot be given via the PO route, it may be administered by the IM route.
Rationale 3: INH cannot be administered by the IV route.
Rationale 4: INH cannot be administered by the SQ route.
Rationale 5: INH cannot be administered by the ID route.
Global Rationale: INH is most often administered via the PO route. If INH cannot be given via the PO route, it may be administered by the IM route. The other routes are not used.
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