Multiple Choice
Why does the nurse administer lorazepam intramuscularly (IM) to the patient rather than into the subcutaneous tissue?
A) The medication will be absorbed and begin to work more quickly when given IM.
B) The patient does not have enough body fat to give the medication subcutaneously.
C) Intramuscular injections require smaller needles than subcutaneous injections.
D) Intramuscular injections are preferred for patients with high risk of bleeding.
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