When a rectal suppository has been administered, the patient should remain quiet for approximately 5 to 10 minutes and resist the urge to have a bowel evacuation.

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This is important to allow the medication to be absorbed and work effectively. If the patient has a bowel movement too soon, the medication may not have had enough time to be fully absorbed and may not have its full intended effect.

When a Rectal Suppository Has Been Administered, the Patient Should