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.

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