Whenever possible, the ________ route of medication administration is preferred in pediatric patients.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
oral
Administering medications using the parenteral route is painful and presents a safety risk. The preferred route of medication administration in pediatric patients is the oral route.
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