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Which Is The Best Way To Insert A Rectal Suppository?

Hello,
I was reading a nursing book, it was suggested that the best way to insert a rectal suppository is to have the patient on his right side. I always knew the Sim's position which is the left side was the best position for anatomical reason; Is there a new study on that? Please advise.
Mon, 5 May 2014
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Hai. Sims position is the proper position. No thing as such, both right and left lateral position are also ok
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Which Is The Best Way To Insert A Rectal Suppository?

Hai. Sims position is the proper position. No thing as such, both right and left lateral position are also ok