The nurse is to administer paracetamol (Panadol) prn for a headache. The client has been vomiting all day. Which of the following routes should the nurse use to administer the medication?

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The client has been vomiting all day, making it difficult for them to keep anything down when given orally. Therefore, the best choice would be to administer the medication through the rectal route. This ensures that the medication will be absorbed even if there is continued vomiting or nausea. Intravenous and vaginal routes are not appropriate for administering paracetamol for a headache.

The Nurse Is to Administer Paracetamol (Panadol) Prn for a Headache