Rectal Suppository Administration
Rectal Suppository Administration Medical Equipments: Medication Administration Record (MAR) Prescribed Rectal suppository Water Soluble Lubricant (K-Y Jelly) Non-sterile Gloves Tissue Bedpan (as optional) Nursing Procedures: Identify any allergies that patient has Gather necessary equipments Determine the written order on MAR Wash your hands Check the patient’s identification As patient if she or he wants to void Explain the procedure to the patient briefly Don non sterile gloves Place patient in the Sim’s left lateral position with the upper leg flexed Open the package of lubricant and remove the foil wrapper from the suppository Apply a small amount of lubricant to the smooth rounded end of the suppository Lubricate the gloved index finger Ask the patient to breathe through the mouth Insert the suppository into the rectal canal beyond the internal sphincter about 4 inches for an adult and 2 inches for a child Avoid inserting the suppository into feces Withdraw the finger and wipe th...