The nurse should place the patient in which position when preparing to administer an enema?
a. Left Sims' position
b. Fowler's
c. Supine
d. Semi-Fowler's
A
Side-lying Sims' position allows the enema solution to flow downward by gravity along the natural curve of the sigmoid colon. This helps to improve retention of the enema. Administering an enema in a sitting position may allow the curved rectal tube to scrape the rectal wall.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).