The optimum position to place the client in for the insertion of a rectal suppository is:
A. Prone
B. Supine
C. Dorsal recumbent
D. Left Sims' position
D
A, B, C, and D. The left side-lying Sims' position exposes the anus and helps the client to relax the external anal sphincter, as well as lessening the likelihood of the suppository or feces being expelled.
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