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ATI – Enemas Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass) A nurse is preparing to administer an oil retention enema to a patient who has constipation. The nurse explains that the patient should try to retain the instilled oil for as long as it takes to complete the procedure about 10 to 15 minu...

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ATI – Enemas Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)


A nurse is preparing to administer an oil retention enema to a patient who has

constipation. The nurse explains that the patient should try to retain the instilled oil for




as long as it takes to complete the procedure


about 10 to 15 minutes


until the next time he feels the urge to defecate


at least 30 minutes, but preferably as long as he can - ✔️✔️at least 30 minutes, but

preferably as long as he can




The enema will be most effective in softening the stool and lubricating its passageway if

the patient retains the oil for as long as he can - 1 to 3 hr if possible. It takes between 30

min and 3 hrs for the oil to exert its therapeutic effect.


While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the patient reports abdominal

cramping. Which of the following is the appropriate intervention?




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, ©PREP4EXAMS@2024/2025 [ REAL-EXAM-DUMPS] Monday, August 5, 2024 1: 54 PM


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Measure the patient's vitals


Notify the primary care provider


Lower the enema fluid container


Stop the enema instillation - ✔️✔️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 nurse is preparing an older adult patient for an enema. The nurse should assist the

patient to which of the following positions?




Prone


Dorsal recumbent


Right lateral with both knees at chest


Left lateral with the right leg flexed - ✔️✔️Left lateral with the right leg flexed




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