When preparing a client for the application of a local anesthetic, what would be most important?

Inspecting the application area for intactness.

Explanation:

The anesthesia is applied to the part of body on which the treatment is to be done. It is used to numb the body part and also to induce sleep in cases of stress. Special care must be taken while applying the anesthesia. This can be given orally or intravenously through cannula. The dose of anesthesia is of concern overdose can lead to coma, allergy or other adverse reactions.

when you rub, you also apply pressure, that pressure can urge the poop to come out. i think that when your rubbing, you also might be slightly breaking it up and that can further fill the stomach.