Which of the Following Would You Include When Administering a Retention

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you include when administering a retention enema?

• A) Have the patient lie on the right side and bend the left knee
• B) Insert the tube into the rectum about 1¹/₂ inches
• C) Administer all of the solution quickly
• D) Cover and apply pressure to the anus for 20 seconds to stifle the patient's urge to defecate
• E) Allow the patient to expel the solution after 20 seconds

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