A patient is prescribed vitamin K, 5 mg IM. Which of the following factors affects drug absorption when using the intramuscular route?

Explanation

•The primary determinant of IM drug absorption is blood flow in the muscle at the insertion site.

Incorrect options:

•Fat and subcutaneous tissue do not affect absorption because the IM medication is administered into the muscle tissue.

•Muscle strength does not affect medication absorption.

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