A physician orders an enema to effect rapid colonic emptying in a patient who is experiencing severe abdominal cramping due to constipation. What type of solution would be best suited to this patient's needs?
A) Large-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution
B) Small-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution
C) Small-volume cleansing enema with isotonic solution
D) Large-volume cleansing enema with oil
A
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