A client has received an oil retention enema. The nurse should instruct the client that the enema will take effect within:
1. 1–3 hours.
2. 10–20 minutes.
3. 5–10 minutes.
4. 10–15 minutes.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Oil retention enemas take effect within 1–3 hours.
Rationale 2: Enemas using a hypertonic solution take effect in 5–10 minutes.
Rationale 3: Soapsuds enemas take effect in 10–15 minutes.
Rationale 4: Enemas using hypotonic or isotonic solutions take effect in 10–20 minutes.
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