The patient is to receive Budesonide. The nurse should anticipate administering this drug by which route?

Budesonide is a medication that is commonly used as an anti-inflammatory and is particularly effective in treating conditions like asthma and allergic rhinitis. The preferred route for administering Budesonide in the context of treating nasal symptoms is intranasal. This method delivers the medication directly to the mucosal surfaces of the nasal passages, allowing for a focused action that minimizes systemic side effects and maximizes therapeutic effectiveness for conditions affecting the nasal and respiratory systems.

While Budesonide can also be administered via oral or inhalational routes for other indications, in scenarios where the specific indication relates to nasal issues, the intranasal route is clearly advantageous. It provides local relief without the need for systemic administration, which can be associated with more extensive side effects. Intravenous and intramuscular routes are generally reserved for different types or severity of situations that require more immediate systemic absorption of medications, which is not the case for Budesonide in managing nasal conditions.