Question

The nursing instructor is teaching her students about the rectal administration of drugs. The instructor gives the students a scenario in which the client is prescribed an antipyretic drug, which is to be administered rectally. What nursing interventions should a student nurse perform after administering the suppository?

a) Ensure that the client maintains bed rest for at least two hours.
b) Check the client every 30 minutes.
c) Provide the client with plenty of fluids.
d) Ensure that the client avoids food intake for at least 30 minutes.

Answer 1

After administering a rectal suppository, the student nurse should ensure bed rest for at least two hours, check the client every 30 minutes, and provide plenty of fluids.

Step-by-step explanation:

After administering a rectal suppository, the nursing interventions that a student nurse should perform include:

1. Ensure that the client maintains bed rest for at least two hours to allow the suppository to be absorbed properly.
2. Check the client every 30 minutes to monitor for any adverse effects or discomfort.
3. Provide the client with plenty of fluids to help with the absorption and elimination of the drug.
4. There is no need for the client to avoid food intake for at least 30 minutes after administering the suppository.