77.A nurse is preparing to insert a rectal suppository and observes a
small amount of rectal bleeding. What action should the nurse
implement?
A. Administer the medication as scheduled after assessing the client's
vital signs.
B. Ask the pharmacist to send an alternate form of the prescribed
medication to the unit.
C. Withhold the administration of the suppository until contacting the
healthcare provider.
D. Insert the suppository very gently being careful not to further injure
the rectal mucosa.
The presence of rectal bleeding is generally a contraindication for the
insertion of a rectal suppository, so the nurse should withhold the
medication and notify the healthcare provider (C). (A and D) may
small amount of rectal bleeding. What action should the nurse
implement?
A. Administer the medication as scheduled after assessing the client's
vital signs.
B. Ask the pharmacist to send an alternate form of the prescribed
medication to the unit.
C. Withhold the administration of the suppository until contacting the
healthcare provider.
D. Insert the suppository very gently being careful not to further injure
the rectal mucosa.
The presence of rectal bleeding is generally a contraindication for the
insertion of a rectal suppository, so the nurse should withhold the
medication and notify the healthcare provider (C). (A and D) may
