Administration should include knowledge of the purpose of rectal medicines to treat seizure, fever, nausea, vomiting, pain, and constipation.

Administration should include following the appropriate steps for administering suppositories:

Administration should include following the appropriate steps for administering external creams:

Administration should include following the appropriate steps for administering internal creams and ointments:

Administration should include following the appropriate steps for administering enemas:

 Note: The administration of enemas requires additional knowledge, skills, and clinical practice that are not addressed in this curriculum. Instructors should emphasize this and warn students to never force rectal products, especially applicators for creams and enemas, because there is a danger of bowel perforation.

Process/Skill Questions: