A nurse would most appropriately administer medication via the rectal route to
A) A 56-year-old who has had surgery for rectal cancer.
B) A 45-year-old with severe nausea and vomiting, who is unable to keep anything down.
C) A 58-year-old with a recent myocardial infarction and ventricular dysrhythmias.
D) A 2-year-old with a newly diagnosed seizure disorder.
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