The nurse transcribes an order for lorazepam for a patient experiencing nausea and vomiting as a result of alcohol withdrawal.The most appropriate route of administration for lorazepam with this patient would be:

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Intramuscular administration is the most appropriate route for lorazepam in a patient experiencing nausea and vomiting due to alcohol withdrawal. Oral administration may not be effective due to vomiting, and rectal administration may not be preferred or practical in this scenario. Subcutaneous administration is not a common route for lorazepam. Intramuscular injection ensures the medication is absorbed even if the patient is vomiting.

The Nurse Transcribes an Order for Lorazepam for a Patient