The Purpose of Administering a Return Flow Enema Is to

question 6

Multiple Choice

The purpose of administering a return flow enema is to

• A)Stimulate peristalsis and expel flatus.
• B)Soften stool for easier evacuation.
• C)Decrease bowel motility and prevent flatus formation.
• D)Cleanse the lower colon to facilitate x-ray studies.

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Definitions:

Magnification

The process of enlarging the appearance of an object through optical instruments such as microscopes.

Immersion Oil

A type of oil used to increase the resolution of a microscope by minimizing refraction of light.

Aperture

An opening, hole, or gap, which in optics refers to the opening through which light enters a camera or microscope.

Oil Immersion

A technique used in microscopy to increase the resolving power through the use of oil with a high refractive index.