To administer a large-volume enema to a client, the nurse should place the client in which of these positions?
a. position of comfort for the client
b. prone, with legs extended
c. left lateral with right leg sharply flexed
d. right lateral with left leg sharply flexed
C
A large-volume enema is designed to clean the colon of as much feces as possible. Place the client in a left side-lying position with the right leg sharply flexed. This facilitates the flow of the fluid into the colon.
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A) True B) False
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