The client will be receiving medication via the buccal route. Which statement correctly identifies buccal administration?

A. Place the medicine into the conjunctival sac: Placing medication in the conjunctival sac refers to ocular administration, not buccal administration. This method delivers medication directly to the eye, bypassing the oral and gastrointestinal routes entirely, and is unrelated to buccal absorption. B. Use a special applicator to place the medication: Special applicators are typically used for topical, vaginal, or rectal medications. Buccal administration does not require applicators; the medication is placed directly in the oral cavity between the cheek and gums for absorption through the mucous membrane. C. Hold the medication between the cheek and gums: Buccal administration involves placing a tablet or lozenge in the oral cavity between the inner cheek and gum, where it dissolves and is absorbed through the highly vascular buccal mucosa. This route allows the medication to enter systemic circulation directly, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract and first-pass metabolism. D. Position the client on their left side with one knee bent: Positioning the client on the left side with a bent knee is associated with rectal suppository administration, not buccal medication. This positioning helps retain the medication in the rectum for absorption and is unrelated to oral mucosal delivery.