What is the appropriate nursing action when administering a vaginal suppository?
A) Ask the patient to urinate prior to insertion.
B) Assist the patient to a side-lying position.
C) Keep suppository refrigerated prior to insertion.
D) Insert the suppository 1 inch into the vagina.

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The patient should urinate prior to insertion to ensure comfort and prevent the urge to urinate immediately after the suppository is placed.

What Is the Appropriate Nursing Action When Administering a Vaginal