A new RN is about to administer a dose of medication previously ordered by the IM route to a client in shock.The nurse preceptor stops the RN,stating that the client in shock may not respond to IM medications because of which of the following client conditions?

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Clients in shock typically have minimal peripheral circulation, which can impede absorption of medications given by the IM route. Therefore, the nurse preceptor stopped the RN from administering the medication by this route.

A New RN Is About to Administer a Dose of Medication