A nurse administers an oil retention enema to a client. Afterward, the nurse should provide which instruction to the client?

A. Immediately expel the enema
B. Retain the enema for several hours
C. Expect to defecate within 30 minutes
D. Expect to experience cramping induced by the solution


Ans: B. Retain the enema for several hours

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