Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A client is diagnosed with chronic constipation. The nurse is given an order by the physician to administer a glycerin suppository. What abbreviation will be written in the physician's order for the administration route for the suppository?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: pr. PR stands for per rectum, which means the suppository is to be administered through the rectum. This route is appropriate for suppositories as they are designed to be inserted into the rectum for absorption. Option A, ir, stands for intrarectal, which is not a standard abbreviation. Options B, rs, and D, r, are incorrect because they do not specify the route of administration.