The nurse is preparing to administer an enema to an adult patient who has normal sphincter control.For administration of the enema,the patient is placed in which position?
A)Right side-lying
B)Dorsal recumbent
C)Sims'
D)Prone

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Assist the patient into left side-lying (Sims')position with the right knee flexed.Additionally,place a child in dorsal recumbent position.This allows enema solution to flow downward by gravity along the natural curve of the sigmoid colon and rectum,thus improving retention of solution.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Enema to an Adult