A nurse is caring for an arthritic client who needs administration of an enema. Which of the following positions should the nurse ask the client to maintain to administer the enema solution?
A) Dorsal recumbent position
B) Lithotomy position
C) Sims' position
D) Knee–chest position
C
Feedback:
The nurse should assist the client into the Sims' position to instill enema solution. This position provides access to the anus and rectum when the client requires rectal administration of medication or instillation of enema solution.
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