A physician orders a retention enema for a client to destroy intestinal parasites. Which of the following enemas would be indicated for this client?
A) Oil retention enema
B) Carminative enema
C) Anthelmintic enema
D) Nutritive enema
Ans: C
Anthelmintic enemas are administered to destroy intestinal parasites. Oil retention enemas help to lubricate the stool and intestinal mucosa, making defecation easier. Carminative enemas help to expel flatus from the rectum and relieve distention. Nutritive enemas are administered to replenish fluids and nutrition rectally.
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