During the early emergent phase of burns,the nurse understands that analgesics should be given intravenously for which of the following reasons?
A) Absorption of oral or intramuscular drugs is diminished because of impaired circulation.
B) Analgesics do not need to be administered as frequently when they are given intravenously.
C) Larger doses of narcotics can be given when administered intravenously than when given intramuscularly.
D) Respiratory depression is easier to diagnose and treat when narcotics are administered intravenously.
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