The nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository and should place the client in which position for insertion?
a. dorsal recumbent c. Sims'
b. prone d. supine
C
When administering a rectal suppository, the client should be placed in the left-lying Sims' position to facilitate insertion.
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