A client has received an oil retention enema. The nurse should ...

[lidoalex]

A client has received an oil retention enema. The nurse should instruct the client that the enema will take effect within:
 
  1. 13 hours.
  2. 1020 minutes.
  3. 510 minutes.
  4. 1015 minutes.

Question 2

The nurse is discussing different types of ostomy appliances with a client with a new ostomy. During this discussion, the nurse should keep in mind that an ostomy appliance should:
 
  1. Be changed daily.
  2. Protect the skin.
  3. Collect stool.
  4. Control odor.
  5. Be open, so the client can empty it sporadically throughout the day.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Oil retention enemas take effect within 13 hours.
Rationale 2: Enemas using a hypertonic solution take effect in 510 minutes.
Rationale 3: Soapsuds enemas take effect in 1015 minutes.
Rationale 4: Enemas using hypotonic or isotonic solutions take effect in 1020 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale 1: An ostomy appliance does not need to be changed daily.
Rationale 2: An ostomy appliance should protect the skin.
Rationale 3: An ostomy appliance should collect stool.
Rationale 4: An ostomy appliance should control odor.
Rationale 5: An ostomy appliance can be either open or closed.