Administering a suppository.
A suppository is a medicated solid formulation prepared for insertion into the rectum to dissolve at body temperature (Moppet and Parker, 1999). The administration of a suppository requires skill and competence on behalf of the practitioner, as well as compliance with the NMC (2004a) guidelines on the administration of medicines and local drug administration policy.
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Dan
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University Hospital Birmingham.
D000285:Administration, Rectal; D004282:Documentation; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009737:Nursing Records; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013488:Suppositories / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D013488:Suppositories