A nurse is administering an enema to a client. While the enema solution is being instilled, the client complains of abdominal cramping. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Clamp the enema bag tubing
B. Remove the enema tube and allow the client to rest
C. Stop the instillation and allow the client to expel the solution
D. Raise the enema bag to quickly finish instillation of the solution
Answer: A. Clamp the enema bag tubing
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