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renzo156

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When administering a rectal suppository, the nurse should insert the suppository:
 
  a. just inside the external sphincter. c. three inches into the rectum of a child.
  b. above the internal sphincter. d. into the sigmoid colon.

Question 2

When administering a rectal suppository to a client, the nurse should:
 
  a. assist the client into a dorsal recumbent position.
  b. insert tapered end of the suppository first.
  c. lubricate the suppository with warm water.
  d. question the prescriber, if the suppository is prescribed for an infant.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: The suppository is not in far enough to be effective.
B Correct: This is the proper placement of the suppository.
C Incorrect: This is inserted too far for a child.
D Incorrect: This is inserted much too far.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: The client should be in a lateral position.
B Correct: This is the proper technique.
C Incorrect: Suppositories should be lubricated with water soluble lubricant and not warmed, because the suppository will melt.
D Incorrect: Suppositories are not contraindicated in infants.




renzo156

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


lindahyatt42

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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