The nurse receives an order to give a drug parenterally.The nurse will administer this medication by which route?

A) Oral
B) Topical
C) Sublingual
D) Intramuscular

Parenterally

Administering medication or nutrients by a route other than the digestive tract, often through intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.

Intramuscular

Pertaining to an injection directly into the muscle tissue, used for the delivery of certain medications.