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Title: When administering a rectal suppository to a two-year-old child, the nurse: Post by: drplummer on Jan 26, 2018 When administering a rectal suppository to a two-year-old child, the nurse:
a. uses his or her little finger to administer the medication. b. asks the mother if she would prefer administering the medication. c. uses his or her index finger to administer the medication. d. applies a local anesthetic to the anus before administering the medication. Title: When administering a rectal suppository to a two-year-old child, the nurse: Post by: whitney1261 on Jan 26, 2018 ANS: A
Feedback A Correct: Because the child is two years old, the little finger, rather than the index finger, is used to administer rectal suppositories. B Incorrect: This is not appropriate, unless the mother has had experience with administering rectal suppositories to her child. C Incorrect: In children under three years of age, the little finger, rather than the index finger, is used to administer rectal suppositories. D Incorrect: This is not appropriate. |