A patient is to receive an acetaminophen (Tylenol)suppository for an elevated temperature of 102.8° F.What actions must the nurse take?

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Diarrhea may make the rectal route of drug administration undesirable because the patient may be unable to hold the drug in the rectum long enough to be absorbed.Disposable gloves should be used,but they do not need to be sterile.The suppository is inserted pointed end first,not blunt end.The Sims' position (with the patient turned to the side and one leg bent over the other)is the best position for giving a rectal suppository.The suppository should be pushed into the rectum about 1 inch for better absorption.Be sure to instruct the patient about how long the suppository should be held in the rectum.

A Patient Is to Receive an Acetaminophen (Tylenol)suppository for an Elevated