The postoperative patient who had arthroscopic right shoulder joint surgery is receiving pain medication through a pump directly into the shoulder joint. Which route for pain medication will the nurse report the patient is receiving?
A)Transdermal
B)Intrathecal
C)Intra-articular
D)Epidural

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The correct route for pain medication being administered directly into a joint is intra-articular. This method targets the specific area of pain, in this case, the shoulder joint, providing localized relief.

The Postoperative Patient Who Had Arthroscopic Right Shoulder Joint Surgery