Atoddler has a temperature above 101° f (38.3° c). the physician orders acetaminophen, 120 mg suppository, to be administered rectally every 4 to 6 hours. the nurse should question an order to administer the medication rectally if the child has a diagnosis of:

The nurse should question an order to administer the medication rectally if the child has a diagnosis of Thrombocytopenia. 

A child with Thrombocytopenia shouldn't receive rectal medication because of the increase risk of infection and bleeding that may result in tissue damage.