A client with partial-thickness burns is hemodynamically unstable. By which route does the nurse administer analgesics to the client?

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For a hemodynamically unstable patient, especially with burns, IV administration is preferred for rapid onset and to avoid issues with absorption that can occur with oral, subcutaneous, or intramuscular routes due to compromised circulation or tissue damage.

A Client with Partial-Thickness Burns Is Hemodynamically Unstable