The nurse is caring for a client with abdominal distention who is unable to expel flatus. Which type of enema would the nurse anticipate administering?
1. Cleansing enema
2. Carminative enema
3. Retention enema
4. Soapsuds enema
Correct Answer: 2
A carminative enema is used to reduce abdominal distention by helping to expel flatus. A cleansing enema is used to eliminate feces. Soapsuds enemas are a type of cleansing enema. Retention enemas introduce oil or medication into the rectum and sigmoid colon. They are retained for a relatively long period.
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