The patient is nauseated,has been vomiting for several hours,and needs to receive an antiemetic medication.The nurse recognizes that which of the following statements is true about this medication?
A) An enteric-coated medication should be given.
B) Medication will not be absorbed as easily because of the nausea.
C) A parenteral route is the route of choice.
D) A rectal suppository must be administered.

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A parenteral route (such as intravenous or intramuscular) is the best choice for administering an antiemetic medication to a patient who is nauseated and vomiting because they may not be able to tolerate oral medications, and absorption may be delayed or incomplete. Additionally, a rectal suppository may not be well-tolerated by a patient who is already experiencing nausea and vomiting. Enteric-coated medications are used to protect the medication from being destroyed by stomach acid, but this is not a concern when administering an antiemetic.

The Patient Is Nauseated,has Been Vomiting for Several Hours,and Needs