The Patient Is to Receive a Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate (Kayexalate)enema

question 23

Multiple Choice

The patient is to receive a sodium polystyrene sulphonate (Kayexalate) enema.For which of the following purposes does the nurse recognize this is used?

• A) To prevent further constipation
• B) To remove excess potassium from the system
• C) To reduce bacteria in the colon before diagnostic testing
• D) To provide direct antidiarrheal medication to the intestine

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