A nurse is explaining to the patient the procedure for a rectal suppository. The patient asks how long they should wait to defecate. Which is the correct time to retain the suppository?
1. 15 minutes
2. 30 minutes
3. 45 minutes
4. 60 minutes
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Global rationale: A rectal suppository should be retained for at least 30 minutes to allow for absorption.
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The scientific approach to nursing places emphasis on
a. past experiences and current behaviors. b. scientific principles and research data. c. key factors such as pathophysiology. d. reducing emotional responses to objective data.
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