The student nurse is administering a large-volume enema to a patient. The patient complains of abdominal cramping. What should the student nurse do first?
A) Increase the flow of the enema for approximately 30 seconds then decrease it to the prior flow rate.
B) Stop the administration of the enema and notify the physician.
C) Stop the administration of the enema momentarily .
D) Increase the flow of the enema until all of the solution has been administered.
Ans: C
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