The nurse is teaching the mother of a 5-year-old boy with a history of impaction to administer enemas at home. Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I should position him on his abdomen with knees bent."
B) "He will require 250 to 500 mL of enema solution."
C) "I should wash my hands and then wear gloves."
D) "He should retain the solution for 5 to 10 minutes."
A
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