The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Ordered Enema to a Client.Which

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer an ordered enema to a client.Which intervention by the nurse is correct for this procedure?

• A)Warm the water to a temperature between 115°F and 125°F.
• B)Insert the tip of the enema tube approximately 3 to 4 inches into the rectum.
• C)Give the enema while the client is in a sitting position on the toilet.
• D)Have the client lie on the right side to facilitate the instillation of fluid.

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