For which of the following clients would a cleansing enema most likely be indicated?
A) A client who has developed gastrointestinal bleeding from overuse of NSAIDs.
B) A client who has recently been diagnosed with Crohn disease.
C) A client who has severe nausea and who has been vomiting frequently for the past 48 hours.
D) A client who is scheduled to be screened for colorectal cancer the following morning.
D
Feedback:
Cleansing enemas are often used to remove stool from the bowel in preparation for diagnostic imaging procedures. GI bleeding and Crohn disease are usually contraindications for the use of enemas. It is unnecessary to administer enema in cases of severe nausea and vomiting.
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