the nurse is assessing a patient prior to adm...
the nurse is assessing a patient prior to administering a rectal suppository to treat nausea. which condition would be a contraindication for the suppository?\nvomited thirty minutes ago\nprescribed nothing by mouth\nrecent prostate surgery\nreceived a nasointestinal tube feeding
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# Brief Explanations:
Rectal suppositories are inserted into the rectum. After recent prostate surgery, there may be trauma and potential for damage or disruption in the perineal - rectal area. Inserting a suppository could cause further injury, bleeding, or interfere with the healing process. Vomiting recently, being NPO (nothing by mouth), or receiving nasointestinal tube feeding do not directly contraindicate rectal suppository use.
# Answer:
Recent prostate surgery