In preparing to give "enemas until clear" to a young child, the nurse should select
a. Tap water
b. Normal saline
c. Oil retention
d. Fleet solution
B
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A Plain water is not used. This is a hypotonic solution and can cause rapid fluid
shift, resulting in fluid overload.
B Isotonic solutions should be used in children. Saline is the solution of choice.
C Oil-retention enemas will not achieve the "until clear" result.
D Fleet enemas are not advised for children because of the harsh action of the
ingredients. The osmotic effects of the Fleet enema can result in diarrhea, which
can lead to metabolic acidosis.
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