When preparing an adult patient for an enema, the nurse understands that the tube or nozzle should be inserted how far?
a. 1 to inches
b. 2 to 3 inches
c. 3 to 4 inches
d. 4 to 5 inches
C
Insert the nozzle of the container gently into the anal canal—for adults, 7.5 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches). If administering to an infant, insert the tip of the tube 2.5 to 3.75 cm (1 to inches). If administering to a child, insert the tip of the tube 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 inches). However, children and infants usually do not receive prepackaged hypertonic enemas because hypertonic solutions cause rapid fluid shift. Inserting the tip of the tube more than 4 inches is not appropriate at any age.
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