The nurse is to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol)prn to a client for a headache;however,the client has been vomiting all day.Which route should the nurse use to administer the medication?

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Since the client has been vomiting, the oral route is not appropriate. Vaginal route is not a common method of administering acetaminophen. Intravenous route is also not necessary unless it's an emergency situation. The rectal route is the best choice in this case as it bypasses the digestive system and avoids the possibility of vomiting.

The Nurse Is to Administer Acetaminophen (Tylenol)prn to a Client