Author Question: When administering a rectal suppository, the nurse should insert the suppository: a. just inside ... (Read 65 times)

renzo156 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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.

okolip · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
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.