as a nurse when giving suppositories why does patient need to Ly on left side and knees bent?

Question

i am a student nurse and had to give for first time. I need to know the answer to this question as soon as possible.

Answer 1

What the heck are they teaching student nurses these day! Study the anatomy of the bowel, the large intestine/rectum lays on the left side of the body. The patient on his left side makes insertion easier and makes reduces the chance of a ruptured bowel..;

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It really doesn't matter as long as it enema gets in there. The patient could be standing on his head with his legs in the air or against a wall. I would think lying on your left, with your right knee drawn would be the most comfortable for a patient who has never had one before.

Answer 4

Gives better access to the rectum - it curves toward the left and forward, so the suppository will be going "down" instead of "up" as it would be if the patient was lying on their back or on the right side.

Answer 5

Yes, Da Bomb is correct, but the reason for the position is because it stretches and relaxes the sphincter muscle, allowing for easier insertion. There's nothing worse for the patient than trying to ram a dry pill up a tight arsehole.

Answer 6

It's not the only way that it can be done, but it is the most comfortable for the patient. Anyone who has ever seen a prison movie will naturally be less comfortable "bending over and grabbing their ankles" than laying in the fetal position (a position that gives a natural sense of comfort).

Answer 7

Because the intestines turn to the left on the other side of the rectum, and the medication will enter by way of gravity. If patient was lying on his other side, the medication would have to travel up-hill. By trade , I'm a plumber , by the way.

Answer 8

I Agree I Will Only use Glycerin Supporitory they work the most relief I haven't had a supporitory in around 5 years

Answer 9

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Answer 10

it is so you get insertion correct. the anal canal naturally goes to the left. if the patient lies on thier left it will reduce risk of trauma. knees bent just aids insertion. just put it one index finger length in. thats far enough.