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ATI, Enemas- Questions and Answers 100% SolvedA nurse is preparing an older adult patient for an enema. The nurse should assist the patient
to which of the following positions? Correct Ans-Left lateral with the right leg flexed
This position makes it easier for the enema solution to flow by gravity into the sigmoid &
descending colon. The flexed leg promotes exposure of the anus for insertion of the rectal
tube.
While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the patient reports abdominal cramping.
Which of the following is the appropriate intervention? Correct Ans-Lower the enema fluid
container
Some abdominal cramping is to be expected during enema administration. To ease the
patient's discomfort, the nurse should slow the rate of instillation by reducing the height of
the enema fluid container.
A patient who is postoperative is experiencing abdominal distention and is having difficulty
expelling flatus. The nurse should anticipate receiving an order from the provider for which of
the following types of enemas? Correct Ans-Return-flow
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