After administering a rectal suppository to an infant,the nurse should hold or tape the buttocks together for how long?

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Holding or taping the buttocks together for 5 to 10 minutes allows the suppository to dissolve and be absorbed. This ensures that the medication will be effective. Holding for a shorter period of time may not give the medication enough time to work, while holding for longer could cause discomfort for the infant.

After Administering a Rectal Suppository to an Infant,the Nurse Should