The nurse is teaching the mother of a 4-year-old boy with a history of impaction to administer enemas at home. Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I should position him on his abdomen with his knees bent."
B) "He will require 250 to 500 mL of enema solution."
C) "I should wash my hands and then put on gloves."
D) "He should retain the solution for 5 to 10 minutes."
A
Response:
A 4-year-old child should lie on his or her left side with the right leg flexed toward the chest. An infant or toddler is positioned on the abdomen. A toddler or preschooler should receive approximately 250 to 500 mL of enema solution and retain the enema for 5 to 10 minutes. The caregiver should wash his or her hands and then apply gloves.
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