Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is reviewing the chart of a client who is 2 days postpartum following a vaginal delivery and reports constipation.Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the use of a suppository?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Third-degree perineal laceration. This is a contraindication to using a suppository because the insertion of a suppository may cause further trauma or discomfort to the area, delaying the healing process and increasing the risk of infection. Vaginal candidiasis (choice A) is not a contraindication as the suppository can actually be used to treat this condition. Abdominal distention (choice C) and afterpains (choice D) are not direct contraindications to using a suppository and can be managed separately.