While the nurse is administering an enema with a standard enema bag,which intervention is important to implement?
A)Keeping the solution at room temperature
B)Positioning the patient on the right side
C)Raising the enema bag to 12 inches above the patient
D)Instructing the patient to release the enema solution as soon as possible

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Maintaining a correct temperature for the solution is a critical safety precaution.If the solution is too hot it will burn the intestinal mucosa.Cold water can cause abdominal cramping.Solution dripped on inner wrist should be comfortable.Unless patient condition requires a different position,the patient will lay on his/her left side with the top leg flexed (left lateral Sims')and the bag of solution will be hung 18 inches above the rectum.The patient will be instructed to retain the solution as long as possible for maximum therapeutic effect.

While the Nurse Is Administering an Enema with a Standard