A nurse attempts to administer a nutritive retention enema to a patient who is dehydrated and finds that the patient cannot retain the enema for the prescribed amount of time
Which of the following would be a recommended intervention for this patient?
A) Do not attempt to re-administer the enema because part of the solution has already been absorbed; notify the physician.
B) Place the patient in a sitting position on the toilet and lower the enema solution.
C) Stop the enema and reposition the rectal tube or remove it to check for any fecal contents.
D) Place the patient on a bedpan in supine position while receiving the enema and elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
D
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