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EAugust

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse, providing a cleansing enema to an adult client, should do which of the following?
 
  a. Ensure the temperature of the water is 115F.
  b. Hold the enema container 24 inches above the anal opening.
  c. Insert the catheter 8 to 10 inches beyond the anal opening.
  d. Stop the flow of the enema if the client complains of cramping until the feeling passes.

Question 2

A client who is to receive an enema should be positioned:
 
  a. left side-lying with right knee bent.
  b. supine.
  c. prone.
  d. right side-lying.


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Joc

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


EAugust

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

31809pancho

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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