Question

Describe the correct techniques for the administration of vaginal and rectal medications.

Answer 1

1.When we administering drug via r-ectal route it have faster action than oral administration.

Techniques for administration

• Proper hand hygiene is needed.
• Check medication order before administration.
• Follow the medication rights.
• Explain the procedure to the patient.
• Arrange the bed heights.
• Position the patient, in sims Position, that is on left side with upper leg flexed over the lower leg towards waist.
• Provide privacy to the patient.
• Expose the needed part only,drape properly.
• Wear clean gloves.
• Assess for any contraindications.
• Separate butt-ocks with a non dominant hand ,and by using dominant hand insert the medication into the r-ectum towards umbillicus. During this time encourage the patient to take deep breath and exhale by mouth and to relax a-nal sphincter.
• Remove the finger and clean the area.
• Tell the patient to lie down in the same position for 5-10 minutes.

For v-aginal administration of medication.

• Prepare all as medication administration.
• Explain to the payient,if she is able to insert it is more comfortable.
• It can administer with applicator or hand.
• Tell the patient to void before administration.
• Provide privacy, drape the area.
• Use lubricant.
• Wear clean gloves.
• With non dominant hand separate labia folds and insert the medicine. with dominant hand.
• Clean the area.