Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
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
A third-degree perineal laceration is a contraindication to suppositories, as they may cause trauma or delay healing in the perineal area. Abdominal distention may benefit from suppositories, vaginal candidiasis is unrelated, and afterpain does not affect suppository use.