Which route of administration would be ordered by the healthcare provider if a patient is vomiting?
A) Gastrostomy tube
B) Intradermal
C) Ophthalmic
D) Rectal

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If a patient is vomiting, the gastrointestinal tract is compromised and oral medications may not be effective. In this case, rectal administration may be ordered as it bypasses the gastrointestinal tract and delivers medication directly into the systemic circulation.

Which Route of Administration Would Be Ordered by the Healthcare