A nurse is administering medications to a client. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer by a parenteral route?

A. Hydrоchlorothiazide: This thiazide diuretic is administered orally to manage hypertension and edema. It is not available in a parenteral form, as its absorption and action rely on oral administration. B. Fondaparinux: Fondaparinux is an anticoagulant administered by the subcutaneous route, which is a parenteral method. It prevents deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism by inhibiting factor Xa activity. C. Simvastatin: Simvastatin is an oral medication used to lower cholesterol levels. It is not administered parenterally because it undergoes hepatic metabolism to achieve its therapeutic effect. D. Captopril: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, is given orally for hypertension and heart failure management. It is not administered via a parenteral route, as rapid absorption occurs through the gastrointestinal tract.