A nurse has been ordered to provide a tap water enema to a client who has constipation. The nurse asks the student nurse about the different types of enemas
Which is the best response by the student nurse about what type of enema is a tap water enema? A) Purgative enema
B) Carminative enema
C) Anthelmintic enema
D) Soap suds enema
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Tap water is the most common solution used in cleansing enemas, also called purgative enemas. It softens the feces, stimulates peristalsis, and produces bowel movements. A carminative enema is given to stimulate peristalsis so that flatus is expelled from the intestines. In anthelmintic enema, an anthelmintic drug is instilled into the rectum to destroy intestinal parasites. In a soapsuds enema, a soap solution is used to irritate the colon's mucous membrane, stimulating peristalsis.
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