A nurse is giving an enteral medication. The patient asks why this method is preferable for this drug. How will the nurse reply?

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Parenteral routes include the intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes. Enteral routes include oral administration, including pills and liquid suspensions. Enteral routes are safer, cheaper, and easier to use. Parenteral routes are used when rapid absorption, precise control of plasma drug levels, and prevention of digestive inactivation are important.

A Nurse Is Giving an Enteral Medication