The nurse is preparing to administer thiopental (Penothal) to a client. Which route of administration is correct?
1. Oral
2. Intravenous
3. Inhaled
4. Topical
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Oral is incorrect because it is an IV anesthetic.
Rationale 2: Thiopental (Pentothal) is given IV.
Rationale 3: Inhaled is incorrect because it is an IV anesthetic.
Rationale 4: Topical is incorrect because it is an IV anesthetic.
Global Rationale: Thiopental (Pentothal) is given IV. Oral, inhaled and topical are all incorrect because it is an IV anesthetic.
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