A nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository to a client. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for insertion of the suppository?
Supine
Sim's position
Lying on the right side
Prone position
The Correct Answer is B
Sim’s position places the lower gastrointestinal tract in the anatomical position allowing for the client's comfort as well as retention of the suppository once inserted. is the most appropriate position for the insertion of a rectal suppository. The client lies on the left lateral side with the lower arm positioned behind the body, and the upper thigh flexed.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Butorphanol is a synthetic opioid which can cause respiratory depression. Antidote for opioid is naloxone
B-Diphenhydramine is used to manage allergic reactions C-Protamine is an antidote for heparin
D-Atropine is an anticholinergic agent used in organophosphate poisoning
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Prednisone is a corticosteroid that can suppress the body's immune system increasing the client's susceptibility to infections such as upper respiratory tract infections. Flu vaccine is, therefore, important to boost immunity
A. Aspirin and Prednisone increases the risk of gastrointestinal irritation and ulceration and use together increases this risk even further.
B. Although hypokalemia is a common electrolyte abnormality observed with hypokalemia, eating more bananas is unlikely to address the issue
D. Getting a sore throat can happen due to lowered immunity but does not always happen
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