When administering which of the following enemas is the nurse using a hypertonic solution?
a. kayexalate c. soap suds
b. normal saline d. tap water
A
Kayexalate enemas are considered hypertonic. Normal saline is an isotonic solution. Soap suds and tap water enemas are hypotonic solutions.
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