The nurse must administer an enema to an adult patient with constipation. Which of the following would be a safe and effective distance for the nurse to insert the tubing into the patient's rectum? Select all that apply
a. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
b. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
c. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
d. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
B, C
When administering an enema, the nurse should insert the tubing about 3 to 4 inches into the patient's rectum. Two inches would not be effective because it would not place the fluid high enough in the rectum. Five inches is too far.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word