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Administration of Rectal Medication

The first 3 steps

  1. Check the prescription and confirm there is no recent rectal surgery, active bleeding or severe neutropenia.
  2. Explain the procedure, obtain consent and ensure complete privacy.
  3. Ask the patient to empty the bladder and, if possible, the bowel first.

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