While the nurse is administering an enema,the patient complains of some cramping.Which action should the nurse take next?
A)Discontinue the procedure completely.
B)Increase the height of the solution.
C)Slow the rate of infusion.
D)Have the patient roll into a supine position.

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If abdominal cramping develops,decrease the height of the enema bag and slow the rate of instillation.Changing the patient position will not be helpful.Sometimes,temporarily stopping the solution (taking a break)minimizes cramping.

While the Nurse Is Administering an Enema,the Patient Complains of Some