The nurse is preparing to give pain medication to a client. the physician has left specific orders that it can be given in a number of routes. Which of the following would provide the quickest onset of action for this pain medication.

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Intramuscular administration provides quicker onset than subcutaneous or enteral routes, and is more reliable than transdermal administration.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Give Pain Medication to a Client