When preparing an infant for an enema,the nurse understands that which solution is the safest?
A)Tap-water enema solution
B)Hypertonic enema solution
C)Oil retention
D)Physiological normal saline

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Physiological normal saline is the safest solution.Infants and children can only tolerate this type of solution because of their predisposition to fluid imbalance.If solution is prepared at home,mix 500 mL (1 pt)of tap water with 1 teaspoon of table salt.Tap water,hypertonic,and oil retention enemas are not safe to use for infants and children.

When Preparing an Infant for an Enema,the Nurse Understands That