A client is prescribed to receive a cleansing enema.What should the nurse instruct the client prior to administering this enema?
A)Hold the solution for a short time.
B)Lie in the left lateral position.
C)Lie in the right lateral position.
D)Take fast breaths through the nose.

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The client should lie in the left lateral (Sim's) position for the enema administration to allow for optimal flow of the solution into the rectum and colon. This position also helps to promote the natural defecation reflex. The client should hold the solution for as long as possible to achieve the intended cleansing effect. Taking fast breaths through the nose is not relevant to the administration of a cleansing enema.

A Client Is Prescribed to Receive a Cleansing Enema