A patient is scheduled for a colon resection in the morning, and the nurse is to administer a cleansing enema to the patient. The nurse explains the cleansing enema will:
A) Prevent aspiration of gastric contents
B) Prevent the development of gas postoperatively
C) Prevent contamination of the peritoneum
D) Allow for absorption of medications
Ans: C
Feedback: The administration of a cleansing enema will allow for satisfactory visualization of the surgical site and prevent trauma to the intestine or contamination of the peritoneum by feces. It will have no effect on aspiration of gastric contents or the absorption of medications. The patient should develop gas in the postoperative period.
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