Giving a suppository nursing is not difficult, but there are some important points to remember. The most important thing is to use a lubricant, such as KY Jelly, before inserting the suppository. This will help it to slide in more easily and decrease the chance of irritation.
It is also important to insert the suppository into the rectum, rather than the vagina, so that it can be absorbed properly.
- Before giving a suppository, it is important to check with a medical professional to see if that is the recommended course of treatment
- If a suppository is the recommended treatment, you will need to purchase the correct type of suppository from a pharmacy
- Once you have the correct type of suppository, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
- Gently insert the suppository into the person’s anus using your finger
- It is important not to force the suppository as this can cause discomfort
- The person should then remain in an upright position for at least 30 minutes so that the medication can be absorbed properly
How Do Nurses Administer Suppositories?
Suppositories are a type of medication that are inserted into the body, typically through the rectum or vagina. Nurses must follow specific protocol when administering suppositories to patients.
The first step is to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Next, they will gather the supplies needed which include gloves, a lubricant, and the suppository. The nurse will then put on a pair of gloves.
Lubricant is applied to the tip of the suppository so it can be inserted more easily into the body.
The nurse will then carefully insert the suppository into either the rectum or vagina depending on what type of medication it is.
Afterwards, the nurse will remove their gloves and wash their hands again. They will then dispose of all used supplies in the proper manner.
It’s important that nurses take proper precautions when handling and administering suppositories so that they don’t cause any undue harm to patients.
What Position Do You Place Your Client in When Administering a Suppository?
When administering a suppository, you will need to place your client in either the supine or left side-lying position. If your client is pregnant or obese, the supine position may not be possible. In this case, you can administer the suppository while your client is in a left side-lying position.
To insert a suppository, lubricate the tip of the suppository with water-soluble lubricant and gently insert it into the rectum using an applicator or gloved fingers. The base of thesuppository should be pointing towards the navel. If your client feels discomfort during insertion, stop and ask them to take deep breaths until the feeling subsides.
Once the suppository is inserted, have them hold it in for as long as possible before going to the toilet.
How Do You Give Someone a Suppository?
A suppository is a small, solid piece of medication that is inserted into the rectum or vagina to be absorbed by the body. Suppositories are used to treat a variety of conditions, including constipation, hemorrhoids, and migraines. They can also be used as a delivery method for other medications, such as chemotherapy drugs.
Giving someone a suppository can be done one of two ways: with an applicator or without. If you are using an applicator, insert the pointed end of the applicator into the rectum or vagina and push the medication through until it is fully inserted. If you are not using an applicator, simply insert the suppository into the rectum or vagina with your finger until it is fully inserted.
Once inserted, hold in place for a few minutes so that the medication can be absorbed.
Do Nurses Give Suppository?
There are a few different types of nurses, but the main two are registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs). RNs have more training than LPNs and can give suppositories. Suppositories are medications that are inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra to be absorbed by the body.
They can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as constipation, hemorrhoids, and pain.
Why Lay on Left Side for Suppository
There are a few reasons why your doctor may recommend that you lay on your left side when inserting a suppository. One reason is that it can help the medicine to reach the sigmoid colon more quickly. The sigmoid colon is the lower part of the large intestine, and it’s where many medications are absorbed into the body.
Laying on your left side allows gravity to pull the medication down into this area more effectively.
Another reason for this position is that it can help to prevent the suppository from coming out before it has a chance to dissolve and be absorbed. When you’re lying on your back or standing up, there’s nothing stopping the suppository from falling out.
But when you’re lying on your side with your legs pulled up slightly, there’s less chance of this happening.
If you’re unsure about how to insert a suppository or have never done it before, ask your doctor or pharmacist for instructions. They can also show you how to lie in the correct position so that the medication will be most effective.
Conclusion
Most people don’t enjoy giving or receiving suppositories, but sometimes they are necessary. If you find yourself in a situation where you need to give a suppository to someone, here is a guide on how to do it.
Suppositories come in different shapes and sizes, so it is important to choose the right one for the person you are giving it to.
The most common type of suppository is the oval shaped one that is about an inch long. There are also bullet-shaped and cone-shaped suppositories.
Once you have the correct suppository, lubricate it with water-soluble lubricant such as K-Y Jelly or Vaseline.
This will help the person receiving the suppository to insert it more easily and with less discomfort.
Now it’s time to insert the suppository. The best way to do this is by having the person lie down on their side with their knees pulled up toward their chest.
Gently insert the pointed end of the suppository into their rectum (the opening at the very end of the large intestine). Push it in until only about an inch of the suppository is sticking out. If there is resistance, do not force it as this could cause injury.