Laxative Enemas Are Hypertonic in Order To

question 11

Multiple Choice

Laxative enemas are hypertonic in order to:

• A) draw water into the lower gastrointestinal tract to soften stool.
• B) dissolve faecal matter to enable it to be excreted.
• C) improve the fluid balance of the client.
• D) bulk up the faeces in order to minimise diarrhoea.

---

Definitions:

Clean Slates

The concept or condition of having a fresh start or beginning anew, often without any record of prior faults or mistakes.

Innately Good

The belief that humans are born with a natural inclination towards goodness and morality.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

An 18th-century philosopher known for his contributions to political philosophy, education, and literature, emphasizing natural human goodness.

Developmentalists

Experts who study the growth and development of humans throughout their lifespan.